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Etymology of Coreas

What does the name Coreas mean?

The ancient Spanish surname Coreas originates in Castile, Spain. The root word correa is from the Latin corrigia meaning 'fastening', from corrigere 'to straighten', 'to correct' and as such was an occupational name for a maker or seller or belts or leather straps. From this early origin, the name grew to mean 'leather strap' or 'belt.'

Early Origins of the Coreas family

The surname Coreas was first found in Castile, in north central Spain.

Early History of the Coreas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coreas research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1472, 1646, 1716, 1750 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Coreas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Coreas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Correa, Corea, Correas, Correaz, Coreas, Coreaz, Correass Coreazz, Coria and many more.

Early Notables of the Coreas family

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Coreas migration to the United States +



Coreas Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Nicola Coreas, aged 28, who landed in America from Amorgas, Greece, in 1904

Contemporary Notables of the name Coreas (post 1700) +

  • Salvador Arturo Coreas Privado (b. 1960), retired Salvadoran football player
  • Salvador Arturo Coreas Pérez (b. 1984), Salvadoran footballer
  • Víctor Manuel Coreas Privado (b. 1963), retired Salvadoran professional football player


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