The noble Spanish surname Covo is of local origin, that is, it is derived from the name of a place where a man once lived or held land. In this instance the surname Covo comes from the Latin word "covum," which corresponds to the English word "hollow" or "cave." Thus, the original bearer of the name most likely lived in a place well known for its proximity to some caves.
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Early Origins of the Covo family
The surname Covo was first found in the province of Burgos in the northern region of Castile-Leon. The earliest records of the name Covo are from the church of Santo Domingo de la Calzada which mentions a Knight by the name of don Juan Cobo in 1157.
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Early History of the Covo family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Covo research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1406, 1582 and 1657 are included under the topic Early Covo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Covo Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cobos, Covo, Covillo and others.
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Early Notables of the Covo family
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Migration of the Covo family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Cobo who settled in Rio de la Plata in 1535; Francisco Cobo who arrived in Peru in 1553; Alonso Cobo who settled in Dominican Republic in 1569; Juan Cobo who settled in the Philippines in 1586.
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