Cabreras Family Crest & Name History

Cabreras is a spelling of the Spanish surname Cabrera. Cabreras adds “s” to Cabrera, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. The name is generally explained as “Place of goats”. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Other spellings include Cabreira and Cabrero.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Cabrera surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Cabreras surname pack.