Suárez Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Suárez surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Suárez name
Suárez is a Spanish patronymic meaning "son of Suero", a medieval given name probably from Latin Suerius or from a Germanic name. The surname originated in Asturias and Galicia and spread across Spain and Latin America, where it is now very common.
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This overview covers the Suárez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Suárez name FAQ
What does the Suárez name mean?
Son of Suero. Common variants include Soares, Suares, Juárez.
Where does the Suárez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Is there a Suárez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Suárez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Suárez 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).