Villamor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Portugal
Spain

This surname is derived from the Latin word "villa," which originally meant a house or estate, but later came to denote a village. Thus, as a surname, Villamor no doubt was used to describe "someone from the village."

Early Origins of the Villamor family

The surname Villamor was first found in Castille where bearers of the name were found in the mountains of Santander.

Early History of the Villamor family

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Villamor Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Villa, Devilla, de Villa, Villas and others.

Early Notables of the Villamor family

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Migration of the Villamor family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Rodrigo DeVilla, who arrived in Argentina in 1539; Franca Villa, who arrived in New Orleans in 1826; Rafelo Villa, who came to New Orleans in 1831; as well as Julius Devilla, who was naturalized in Ohio in 1862..

The Villamor Motto +

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: Una buena muerte honra toda una vida
Motto Translation: A good death honors the whole life.