Where Does the Escudeiro Surname Come From?

The last name Escudeiro is another written form of Escudero, a Spanish family name.

What does the surname Escudeiro mean?

The name is usually explained as “squire, shield bearer”.

Is Escudeiro the same name as Escudero?

Before spelling was fixed, Escudero was also written Escudeiro. Related forms: Escuder.

Does every Escudeiro family have a crest?

Arms linked to Escudero and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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