Romay Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Romay

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Origins Available: English, Spanish

Where did the Spanish Romay family come from? What is the Spanish coat of arms/family crest? When did the Romay family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The distinguished surname Romay is of Spanish origin, and is derived from the forename of the father of the original bearer. In this case, the name is derived from the Latin first name "Romanus," which became "Roman" in Spanish. Thus, the surname Romay would simply have identified the original bearer as a "son of Roman."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roma, Román, Romáña, Romay, Romaz and others.

First found in the region of Castile, near the city of Toledo. Records also show that there was a strong early presence of the surname Romay in Madrid and Seville.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alonso Roman who emigrated to Puerto Rico in 1539.

For more information on the last name Romay, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Romay family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Romay coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Romay genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Romay Family Crest Products

Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Romay.

Apparel

Apparel for the Romay family crest.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Romay.

Ceramics

Ceramics with a Romay family crest.

Clip art

Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Romay.

Downloads

Downloads emphasing the family crest for the name Romay.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Romay.

Family Tree

Family Tree revealing the family crest for the surname Romay.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques emphasing the family crest for the name Romay.

Keychains

Keychains revealing the family crest for the surname Romay.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads with the family crest for the name Romay.

New Products

New Products emphasing the Romay family crest.

Packages

Packages featuring the family crest for the surname Romay.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames emphasing the family crest for the name Romay.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Romay.

Symbolism

Symbolism proudly displaying the Romay coat of arms.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs with a Romay coat of arms.

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The Romay Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Romay Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.