Reyes Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Reyes name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Reyes name
Reyes means "kings" in Spanish. It was often a devotional name connected with the Epiphany, the feast of the Three Kings (Reyes Magos), sometimes given to a child born on that day. It may also name someone who served in a royal household. Reyes is common in Spain and Latin America.
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This overview covers the Reyes name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the Philippines and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Reyes name FAQ
What does the Reyes name mean?
Kings (Three Kings). Common variants include Rey, De los Reyes, Reis.
Where does the Reyes surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the Philippines and the United States.
Is there a Reyes coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Reyes crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Reyes 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).