Herrera Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Herrera name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Herrera name
Herrera is a Spanish habitational name from one of several places called Herrera, from Latin ferraria, "ironworks, forge". Examples include Herrera de Pisuerga in Palencia. The surname spread widely during the colonisation of the Americas and is common in Spain, Mexico and Colombia.
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This overview covers the Herrera name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Herrera name FAQ
What does the Herrera name mean?
Forge, ironworks. Common variants include Herreras, Herrero, Ferrera.
Where does the Herrera surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela.
Is there a Herrera coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Herrera crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Herrera 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).