Ancient history

Where does the last name blancarte come from?

Blancarte is a surname of Spanish origin. It is a combination of the words "blanco" (white) and "carte" (paper), and was originally used to denote someone who worked with paper. The name is also associated with the Spanish town of Blancarte, in the province of Burgos. The coat of arms of the Blancarte family features a silver shield with a black lion and a red border. The crest is a gold tower with a black flag. The motto of the Blancarte family is "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful).