Novaes: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

People called Novaes share their surname's story with Novais, of which it is a variant. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Newly cleared land”.

How the spelling arose

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Novaes has “e” where Novais has “i”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Novais surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

For the full story, order the Novaes surname pack.