Ibáñez Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Ibáñez name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Ibáñez name
Ibáñez is a patronymic meaning "son of Ibán", a medieval form of Juan (John) used in Navarre, Aragon and the Basque Country. John comes from Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious". The surname is most common in northern and eastern Spain, especially Aragon, La Rioja, Navarre and Valencia, and in Chile and Argentina.
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This overview covers the Ibáñez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Chile, Argentina and Mexico; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Ibáñez name FAQ
What does the Ibáñez name mean?
Son of Ibán (John). Common variants include Ibañes, Yáñez, Ybáñez.
Where does the Ibáñez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Chile, Argentina and Mexico.
Is there a Ibáñez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Ibáñez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ibáñez 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).