Pomar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The Pomar surname is derived from the Latin word "pomum," which had anciently meant "edible fruit," but by the 5th Century, had come to mean "apple."

Early Origins of the Pomar family

The surname Pomar was first found in Aragon an ancient Kingdom of Spain. It has been suggested the Pomar surname branched from the mountains of Cantabria, Santander, and branched to Aragon, establishing themselves in a place that came to be known as Pomar, in Sariñena, Huesca.

Early History of the Pomar family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pomar research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1271, 1535, 1590, 1692, 1700 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Pomar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pomar Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pomar, Pomar, Poumar, Poumer, Pomier, Pomares, Pumar, Pumarin, Pumares and many more.

Early Notables of the Pomar family

Notable bearers of the family name Pomar

include Juan Bautista (de) Pomar (c. 1535-1590), a historian and writer interested in pre-Columbian Aztec history

Pomar migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pomar Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Matman Pomar, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia in 1803

Pomar Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angel. Pomar, aged 40, who landed in America from Havana, in 1903
Ernesto Pomar, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Palermo, in 1904
Aristide Pomar, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States from Palermo, in 1906
Aristiole Achille Pomar, aged 34, who landed in America from Palermo, Sicily, in 1906
Felia Pomar, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Palermo, Sicily, in 1908
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Contemporary Notables of the name Pomar (post 1700) +

Juan Bautista Pomar (1535-1590), Spanish historian and writer interested in pre-Columbian Aztec history
Arturo Pomar (b. 1931), Spanish chess Grandmaster
Luis Pomar, Professor in the department of Earch Sciences (Departament de Ciencies de la Terra) at the University of the Balearic Islands (Universitat de les Illes Balears)
Júlio Pomar GOL, GCM (b. 1926), Portuguese painter