There are many coat of Arms for Villarreal the one shown below is the one that is being commercially marketed. Even this one is depicted with a different star and I have even seen one with no star at all. There is an example below of the same coat of arms with a different star.

Villarreal Coat Of Arms

May 2005

Gracias Cesar Colomer (Albacete, España) por los escudos!!

Villarreal.- De origen castellano. Trae en campo de azur, un águila al natural, sobre ondas de agua de azur y plata, en las que nadan dos delfines, uno a cada lado del ángulo; en el cantón diestro del jefe, una estrella de oro..

The blue background indicates, justice, loyalty and charity.

The Eagle is the Eagle of San Juan (Saint John) it is the Eagle commonly used in Spanish Hearldry. It was given as a tribute to Royalty and only given to someone whom was in some way was of Royal Blood or had offered direct services to the King.

The Dolphin in mid air is used to signify, mercy or piety and is a symbol of his religious belief.

The Yellow Star in the sky signifies prudence a very important atribute to the bearer because it was located on the right hand corner of the crest.

Jewish Origins

Oral History and written History Confirms Jewish Origins for many Villarreal families. Would that be the reason for the Star of David on the top corner of the Coat of Arms. It is said that the double rr in the name was kept there in order to remind us of our Jewish past. What have you heard does your oral history reflect this. Lets find out, if you know Id like to include it in this web page.

Danny, I happened to show my boss, who happens to be Jewish, the Villarreal coat of arms. We both agreed that the star was definitely the Star of David. I told I did not know the significance of the Eagle. She told me that at Torah study they were going over Exodus 19. In verse 4, God tells Moses: Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself."At any rate, she indicated that the Eagle in this case was symbolic of anexodus (from Spain). In reading a book by Cecil Roth there is mention of the Villareal families of Castile who added the name Cohen to Villareal. Cohen means high priest. Many had forgotten their original names but they knew that they came from a priestly caste or at least semi-priestly. This could add to their reluctance to deny their religion. Further research in a book by Seymour Liebmann, The Jews of New Spain, Liebmann talks about how Judaism evolved from a religion to superstition. In further conversation with my boss, I told her about some Mexican superstitions, in particular the evil eye. She informed me that the evil eye is a Jewish mystic symbol. This is probably one of those old vestiges brought over by the Spanish Jews. Liebmann stated that the women knew a great deal about herbs and cures.

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 Here are other Villarreal Family Coat of Arms

This one is said to be the coat of arms of Diego de Villarreal according to the town of El Carmen Nuevo Leon click to see link

If he did have oone this one might apply since he was a miner and the three circles are silver tokens.