Carrilho Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

People called Carrilho share their surname's story with Carrillo, of which it is a variant. Carrilho is listed among the recognised spellings of Carrillo. Its meaning, shared with Carrillo, is “cheek" or "little cart”. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Related forms: Carrilla.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Carrillo surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Carrilho family name pack.