The Ochoa Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Ochoa
Ochoa (de Ochoa) is an ancient Basque and Spanish grandee noble surname derived from the Basque word otsoa (meaning "wolf"). Originating in the rugged mountain provinces of Biscay (Bizkaia), Gipuzkoa, and Navarre during the early Middle Ages, the House of Ochoa established prominent ancestral seats as Lords of Jauregui and Knights of Santiago. Playing a crucial role in the Reconquista, members of the family served as royal magistrates, naval commanders, and conquistadors across Spain and the Americas.
The symbolism of the Ochoa coat of arms
Visually pure and protective, the Ochoa coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with two walking black wolves in pale (lobos pasantes: one above the other). The inner shield is set within a deep blue border (bordure) charged with eight golden six-pointed stars (mullets). In Iberian heraldry, the silver field symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished judicial purity, while the two walking black wolves represent fierce martial courage, stealth, acute watchfulness, and untamed defense of domain. The deep blue bordure with eight golden stars denotes loyalty, truth, divine guidance, celestial light, and commemoration of victory at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212). Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of blue and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Basque and Castilian nobility rolls and catalogued in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Severo Ochoa (1905–1993): World-renowned Spanish-American biochemist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Doña María de Ochoa (16th Century): Spanish noblewoman and benefactor recorded in Biscay land charters.
Doña Isabel Ochoa (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman in early New Spain municipal rolls.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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