Escudera History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Spanish surname Escudera is of occupational origin, that is, it belongs to that group of names derived from the job or profession pursued by its original bearer. In this instance "escudero" is an old Spanish word meaning "person who makes shields" from the Latin word "scutum" which means "squire," and refers to the servant who used to carry his lord's shield when it was not needed. Early Origins of the Escudera familyThe surname Escudera was first found in the town of Espinosa de los Monoteros, in the region of Castille. There was also a family named Escudero de Larramendi who had their "casa solar" or ancestral seat in the province of Navarre in the north of Spain. Early History of the Escudera familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Escudera research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1669, 1819, 1821, 1838, 1840, 1854, 1856, 1880 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Escudera History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Escudera Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Escudera, Escuder, Escudé, Escudero and others. Early Notables of the Escudera familyProminent among bearers of the Escudera family name at this time was the Knight Jose Toribio Sainz del Prado y Escudero de Rozas, who was born in Heredada and who was a member of the Spanish military Order of Alcantara in 1669.Marier Escudier born June 29, 1819, and Léon; born Sept. 17, 1821, at Castelnaudary, two brothers famous as littérateurs on...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Escudera Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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