The Colmenarez surname is derived from the Spanish word "colmena," which means "beehive." In some instances, the surname no doubt evolved from the occupation of beekeeper, but it there were also several places named Colmena or one of its derivatives, and the surname may have been taken on from the place name.
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Early Origins of the Colmenarez family
The surname Colmenarez was first found in Palencia, Castile.
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Early History of the Colmenarez family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colmenarez research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1519, 1522, 1680, 1682, 1688, 1716 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Colmenarez History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Colmenarez Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Colmenar, Colmenares, Colmenero and others.
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Early Notables of the Colmenarez family
Prominent among bearers of the Colmenarez family name at this time was Antonio Hernandez Colmenero, from Huelva, a mariner, who was one of the few to survive the Magellen trip... Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Colmenarez Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Colmenarez family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cristobal Colmenero, who settled in Cartagena in 1535; Cristobal Colmenares, who arrived in Guatemala in 1584; Juan Colmenero, who came to New Spain in 1595.
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