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![Show Contents]() Alvarenga History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Alvarenga. 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. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The Visigoths, who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries had a profound impact on the development of surnames. The name Alvarenga is derived from the baptismal name Alvaro. The surname originally referred to one who was faithful and honest. Early Origins of the Alvarenga familyThe surname Alvarenga was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Early History of the Alvarenga familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alvarenga research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1101, 1662 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Alvarenga History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Alvarenga Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Alvarez, Albaraz, Alvaroz, Albaroiz, Alvariz, Alvares, Alvar and many more. Early Notables of the Alvarenga familyProminent among members of the family were Pedro and Garcia Alvarez, knights in the service of King Alfonso VI in 1101; Alfonso Alvarez de Villasandino and Juan Alvarez Gato, fifteenth century poets; Fadrique Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba, who fought for Ferdinand and Isabella during the conquest of Granada; Hernando Alvarez de Toledo, Notary to Ferdinand and Isabella...
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Alvarenga Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Alvarenga RankingIn the United States, the name Alvarenga is the 13,363rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Alvarenga Settlers in United States in the 16th Century- Juana Alvarenga, who arrived in New Spain in 1563
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- Lucas José de Alvarenga (d. 1841), Brazilian poet born in Minas Geraes
- Abraham Alvarenga Urbina (b. 1974), Honduran lawyer and politician
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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