The Perez Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
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 Perez
Perez (Pérez) is an ancient Spanish and Galician patronymic noble surname meaning "son of Pedro" (derived from Latin Petros, meaning "rock" or "steadfast foundation"). Originating during the 8th century in Castile, Galicia, and Asturias, the House of Pérez rose to supreme aristocracy as Counts of La Viñaza, Secretaries of State, and Grand Commanders of the Order of Calatrava. Dominating Golden Age Spain, members served as viceroys, royal navigators, and conquistadors across Europe and the Americas.
The symbolism of the Perez coat of arms
Visually sacred and chivalric, the Perez coat of arms features a red shield charged with a broad central golden cross flory/patonce edged in silver, set between four golden fleurs-de-lis in the corners. In Iberian heraldry, the red field symbolises martial courage and sacrifice, while the central golden cross with silver edging represents unyielding Christian faith, noble expansion, and unblemished judicial purity. The four golden fleurs-de-lis denote royal Castilian favor, spiritual purity, and chivalric virtue across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of red and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Castilian grandee rolls and catalogued in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Antonio Pérez (1540–1611): Famed Secretary of State to King Philip II of Spain.
Doña Luisa Pérez (17th Century): Spanish noblewoman and benefactor recorded in Madrid land rolls.
Alonso Pérez de Guzmán (1550–1615): Grandee of Spain and 7th Duke of Medina-Sidonia.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
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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