This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kRC.2ACE/5453 Message Board Post: According to very old family book 9written and illustrated by hand) the Nodarse last name was given in 1479 by the King of Spain to our ancestor because he would not surrender the castle he was commanding. during the Moorish siege of the castle, the Captain (?) in command was killed. My ancestor was offered the option to surrender the castle, but he did not give up the castle. The name literally means "no give up".I remember looking at the book when I was a boy in Cuba, and but can not remember the details of the coat of arms. Maybe a dog and crossed swords ? any info would be greatly appreciated. I am working on my faily tree for my daughter. Thanks