Bolano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Bolano

What does the name Bolano mean?

The origins of the surname Bolano come from the ancient Occitadin word "bola," or from the Latin "bulla" which means "ball." In some Regions of Spain, the word "bolaños" was used to name the stone balls fired by catapults in the Middle Ages.

Early Origins of the Bolano family

The surname Bolano was first found in the region of Galicia in the North West of the country, bordering with Portugal. However, evidence shows that the Bolano family was also present in the provinces of Valladolid and Cuidad Real.

Early History of the Bolano family

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Bolano Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bolaños, Bolaño and others.

Early Notables of the Bolano family

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Migration of the Bolano family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco De Bolanos who arrived in America in 1512; Alvaro De Bolanos who came to New Spain in 1562; Luis De Bolanos who settled in Honduras in 1574; Diego De Bolanos who settled in Chile in 1569.

Contemporary Notables of the name Bolano (post 1700) +

Jorge Eladio Bolaño Correa (1977-2025), Colombian professional footballer
Roberto Bolaño Ávalos (1953-2003), Chilean novelist, short-story writer, poet and essayist