Herrero Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Herrero surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Herrero name
Herrero is the Castilian occupational name for a blacksmith, from Latin ferrarius, "worker in iron", with the change of initial f to h typical of Castilian. Smiths were needed in every village, so the name arose in many places. Herrero is most common in Castile and León and in central Spain. Ferrer is the Catalan equivalent.
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Herrero name FAQ
What does the Herrero name mean?
Blacksmith. Common variants include Herrera, Ferrero, Ferreiro.
Where does the Herrero surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Argentina, Mexico and Cuba.
Is there a Herrero coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Herrero crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Herrero 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).