Olavarria History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Olavarria surname is derived from the Basque words "ola," meaning "forge," and "berri," or "new." It has also been suggested that the name was habitational, taken on from any of several places in Navarre named Olaberri. Early Origins of the Olavarria familyThe surname Olavarria was first found in the city of Durango, Biscaye (Vizcaya). Early History of the Olavarria familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Olavarria research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1701 is included under the topic Early Olavarria History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Olavarria Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Olavarria, Olabarria, Olabarriaga, Olabarrieta and others. Early Notables of the Olavarria familyMore information is included under the topic Early Olavarria Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Olavarria familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio De Olabarria, who married Agustina in Rio de la Plata, in 1777Among later settlers were Jose Maria Olivarri, who came to Puerto Rico in 1839; Jose Maria Olivarri, who came to Puerto Rico in 1839.
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