| ![Show Contents]() Varas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Spain The Varas surname derives from a few distinct sources. In some instances, it was a habitational name, taken on from a place name such as Vara (Galicia), Vara del Rey (Cuenca), or La Vara (Asturies). Other instances of the name come from the Spanish word "vara," meaning "rod," or "stick," or "yardstick." As such, it may have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who used a stick in the keeping of animals, or perhaps for someone who used a stick as a way of checking weights and measures. Early Origins of the Varas familyThe surname Varas was first found in Castile, with a branch of the family later settling in Aragon. The Vara del Ray variant originates in one of the two places named Vara de Rey, located in the provinces of Cuenca and Albacete, Spain. Early History of the Varas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Varas research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1250, 1800, 1824, 1840, 1857, 1877 and 1891 are included under the topic Early Varas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Varas Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vara, Varas and others. Early Notables of the Varas familyNotable bearers of the family name Varas Rodrigo Vara, listed in the "Archivo General Militar de Segovia" in the artillery regiment; Manuel Vara Alvarez, a member of the same unit in 1877. Bernardo Vara and Jacinto Vara de Rey Rubio were members of the infantry in 1824 and 1891, respectively.One of the earliest references to the Vara de Ray variant is Joaquin Vara de Rey, who entered the Cavalry Regiment of the Royal Army in the year 1800, while...
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 Varas migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Varas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Raul Varas, aged 37, settler from Ecuador who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hawaiian Shipper" in 1843 1
- Theodore Varas, aged 26, Greek settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rhaetia" in 1888 1
- Athanacias Varas, aged 24, Greek settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rhaetia" in 1888 1
- Amelie C. Varas, aged 47, Chilean settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Alliauca" in 1888 1
- Margarita Varas, aged 15, Chilean settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Alliauca" in 1888 1
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Varas (post 1700) | + |
- Inmaculada Varas Caro (b. 1964), Spanish former professional tennis player
- Javier 'Javi' Varas Herrera (b. 1982), Spanish former footballer goalkeeper
- Lorena Olivia Delgado Varas (b. 1974), Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag, the national legislature
- Eduardo Varas (b. 1979), Ecuadorian novelist, musician and journalist, currently living in Quito
- Mario Hernán Varas Pinto (b. 1951), Chilean former footballer who played as a full-back
- Esteban Lorenzo Varas Rocco, Chilean former footballer who played as a forward
- Manuel Adolfo Varas Varas (1943-2020), Ecuadorian broadcaster, sports journalist and lawyer
- Sebastián Esteban Varas Moreno (b. 1988), Chilean footballer who plays as a striker
- Jonnathan Kevin Varas Marcillo (b. 1993), Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie C Group A club Padova
- José Miguel Varas (1928-2011), Chilean writer who won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 2006
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Veritas Vincit
Motto Translation: Truth conquers
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Varas migration to the United States 
