Estevez Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Estevez

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Origin Displayed: Spanish

Where did the Spanish Estevez family come from? What is the Spanish coat of arms/family crest? When did the Estevez 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 Spanish surname Estevez is a proud sign of a rich and ancient heritage. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is "ez."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Estévez, Estevez, Estébez, Estebez, Esteva, Estevas, Estebas, Esteve, Esteves, Estévan, Estevan, Estéban, Esteban, Estébanez, Estebanez, Estévanez, Estevanez and many more.

First found in Galicia, in the northwestern region of Spain.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Among the early explorers of the New World was Juan Esteban, who voyaged to Nicaragua in the early 1500s and helped to claim that territory for the Spanish Crown. Other early migrants to the New World bearing this surname include Hernán Esteban Pescuezo, who sailed to America in 1516.

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

Some noteworthy people of the name Estevez

Carlos Irwin Estévez (b. 1965), better known as Charlie Sheen, is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy-nominated American actor
Ramon Estevez (b. 1940), original name of American Martin Sheen
Carlos Irwin Estevez (b. 1965), original name of Charlie Sheen
Linda Frances Estevez, management company executive. Other prominent family members include Eustasio Esteban, Spanish theologian
Ramón Gerardo Antonio Estévez (b. 1940), better known as Martin Sheen
Juan A Estevez Jr., entertainment management, marketing and production executive

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Estevez 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 Estevez 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 Estevez 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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Surname Histories

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Symbolism

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The Estevez Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Estevez 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.