Brenes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Brenes

What does the name Brenes mean?

The Spanish surname Brenes is generally thought to have originally been a Magyar (now Hungarian) name. The Brenes Clan was among the first of the Magyars to cross over the Carpathian Mountains, in the 13th century.

The source "Critical Etymological Castilian and Hispanic Dictionary", notes the name Brenes is the plural form of " bren", taken from the Ocitan "brenn", of pre-Roman origin, which means "saved" (grain shell).

Early Origins of the Brenes family

The surname Brenes was first found in Brénes, Spain. Originally a town in the province of Andalucia, it lies three leagues from Seville, up the River Guadalquivir, the fifth longest river on the Iberian Peninsula. Now a city, it has a long history dating back to Roman times. After Roman times, the Visigoths, the Moors and later Ferdinand and Isabella held this important city. The Brenes family joined in the war to expel the Muslims from Andalusia and later in the settlement of Cost Rica.

Early History of the Brenes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brenes research. Another 42 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1571, 1600, 1647, 1660, 1665 and 1727 are included under the topic Early Brenes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brenes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brenes, Brénes and others.

Early Notables of the Brenes family

was Conquistador Ambrosio de Brenes y Vinda, el Mozo (1571-1660), born in Sevilla, Andalucia...
He had many children including, Ana María de Espinoza Brenes (c. 1600-1665), who died in Cartago, Costa Rica...
His granddaughter, Ana Olivares y Brenes (1647-1727), was the daughter of Juan de Olivares Gascón and María de Brenes y Jiménez and died in Barva, Heredia Province, Costa Rica...

Brenes migration to the United States +

Carlos Brenes, aged 53, settler from Costa Rica who arrived in New York aboard the ship "SS Ulua" 1

Brenes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francisco Brenes, aged 30, Porta Rican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Sabine" in 1845 1
Fraz Q. Brenes, aged 30, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Milton" in 1856 1
Manl. Brenes, aged 38, Costa Rican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "China" in 1872 1
Jose. Brenes, aged 25, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Tyall" in 1876 1
Miguel Brenes, Costa Rican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Athos" in 1889 1
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Brenes Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Heinrich Brenes, aged 18, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vaderland" in 1903 1
Niklos Brenes, aged 43, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ultonia" in 1906 1
Robert Brenes, aged 35, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Blucher" in 1907 1
Adina Brenes, aged 19, Costa Rican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Almirante" in 1911 1
Abigail Brenes, aged 37, Costa Rican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Almirante" in 1911 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Brenes (post 1700) +

Diana Brenes (b. 1997), Costa Rican judoka, a bronze medalist at the Pan American Games
Randall Brenes Moya (b. 1983), Costa Rican footballer
Pablo Andrés Brenes Quesada (b. 1982), Costa Rican footballer
Oswaldo Brenes Álvarez (1942-2013), Costa Rican Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Ciudad Quesada, Costa Rica
Nery Antonio Brenes Cárdenas (1985-2008), Costa Rican sprinter at the 2008 Olympic Games
Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano (b. 1949), Nicaraguan Roman Catholic cardinal and Archbishop of Managua
Eric Brenes, Costa Rican businessman, farmer, and poker player who won a World Poker Tour championship
Humberto Brenes (b. 1951), Costa Rican poker player who has 2 bracelets
Édgar Brenes, Costa Rican architect, professor at the University of Costa Rica School of Architecture
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result