Vega Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Vega name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Vega name
Vega is a Spanish topographic name for someone who lived in a fertile river plain, from vega, "meadow, lowland", or a habitational name from one of many places called Vega, especially in Asturias and León. The surname is widespread in Spain and Latin America.
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This overview covers the Vega name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Puerto Rico and Colombia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Vega name FAQ
What does the Vega name mean?
Fertile plain. Common variants include De la Vega, Vegas, Veiga.
Where does the Vega surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Is there a Vega coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Vega crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Vega 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).