Conceicao History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Conceicao

The Castillian surname Concepción is of toponymic origin, being derived from the place where the original bearer lived or held land.

In this instance, the surname Conceicao is derived from the place name Concepción, located in the municipality of Cartagena, in the province of Murcia. Thus the surname Concepción signifies "one from Concepción". Alternatively, the surname is of matronymic origin, being derived from the personal name of the mother of the original bearer. In this case, Castillian lexicographers state that the surname is derives from the personal name Concepci¢n. Thus the surname signifies "son of Concepción". The personal name Concepción was popularized by devotees of Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose titles bestowed upon her by the Roman Catholic Church include "Mary of the Immaculate Conception."

Early Origins of the Conceicao family

Early History of the Conceicao family

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Conceicao Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Concepcion, Concepción, Conceicao, Concepion, Concecion, Conceicaos, Conceipcao, Conceipcaos and many more.

Early Notables of the Conceicao family

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