Lupus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Lupus. 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. The name Lupus is composed of two elements: the given name Lope, which is itself derived from the Latin word "lopus," which means "wolf," and the Spanish patronymic suffix "-ez."

Early Origins of the Lupus family

The surname Lupus was first found in Old Castile in the heart of Spain, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Lupus family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lupus research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1033, 1180, 1186, 1214, 1215, 1232, 1236, 1332, 1363, 1398, 1407, 1412, 1455, 1458, 1501, 1555 and 1617 are included under the topic Early Lupus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lupus Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: López, Lopez, Lope, Lobo, Lobato, Lóbez and many more.

Early Notables of the Lupus family

Prominent among members of the family were Iñigo López, Count of Vizcaya in 1033, García López de Piscina, a nobleman of La Rioja in 1180, Diego López "el Bueno", a city official in Toledo in 1186, Diego López de Faro, a nobleman of Vizcaya in 1214, Garci and Lop López, brothers of a noble family in Torquemada in 1215, Mencía López de Haro, a noblewoman, who purchased the entire town of Paredes de Nava (near Palencia) in 1232, Aznar López de Caparroso, a thirteenth century knight of Navarre, and Rui López de Mendoza, a thirteenth century Admiral of the Sea. Many...
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Lupus migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lupus Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Juon Lupus, aged 17, who settled in America from Felkenger, in 1906
Janos Lupus, aged 33, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
Dane Lupus, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1913
Julio Lupus, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1922
Marthe Lupus, aged 18, who landed in America from Metz, France, in 1922
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Contemporary Notables of the name Lupus (post 1700) +

Hugh Lupus Grosvenor KG, PC, JP, (1825-1899), 1st Duke of Westminster, English landowner, politician and racehorse owner