Vilanova Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

People called Vilanova share their surname's story with Villanueva, of which it is a variant. The name is generally explained as “New town”.

How the spelling arose

Vilanova is listed among the recognised spellings of Villanueva. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Related forms: Villanova.

Vilanova coat of arms

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Vilanova, so the heraldry linked to Villanueva is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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