Yglesias History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The distinguished Spanish surname Yglesias is derived from the place name Iglesias, located in the province of Burgos (Castilla la Vieja). As a locative surname, Yglesias signifies "one who dwelled at or near the church." The place name further derives from the Latin "ecclesia," and ultimately from the Greek word "ekklesia," meaning "an assembly or gathering."

Early Origins of the Yglesias family

The surname Yglesias was first found in the province of Burgos in the ancient kingdom of Castile.

Early History of the Yglesias family

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Yglesias Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eglesias, Iglesia, Yglesias and others.

Early Notables of the Yglesias family

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Yglesias migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Yglesias Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Cesareo Yglesias, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1897 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)