Espinoza Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Some records give Espinosa; others give Espinoza. Both point to the same Spanish family name.

What is the meaning of Espinoza?

In origin, the name means “thorny place”.

Is Espinoza the same name as Espinosa?

Spelled with “z” instead of “s”, Espinoza shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Related forms: Spinoza.

Is there a Espinoza coat of arms?

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

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