Aguirreche Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Many Aguirreche families will find their roots under Aguirre, the form most records use. The name is generally explained as “Open, prominent place”.

How the spelling arose

Aguirreche adds -che to the root of Aguirre, a common way of forming related surnames. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Agirre.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Aguirre surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Aguirreche report, with a museum-style coat of arms.