Peña Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Peña name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Peña name
Peña is a Spanish topographic name for someone who lived by a rock or crag, from peña, "rock, cliff", or a habitational name from one of the many places called Peña. In Galicia and Portugal the form is Pena. The surname is common in Spain and across Latin America.
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This overview covers the Peña name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Dominican Republic and Colombia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Peña name FAQ
What does the Peña name mean?
Rock, crag. Common variants include Pena, Peñas, De la Peña.
Where does the Peña surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Colombia.
Is there a Peña coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Peña crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Peña coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).