Covos History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Covos

What does the name Covos mean?

The noble Spanish surname Covos is of local origin, that is, it is derived from the name of a place where a man once lived or held land. In this instance the surname Covos comes from the Latin word "covum," which corresponds to the English word "hollow" or "cave." Thus, the original bearer of the name most likely lived in a place well known for its proximity to some caves.

Early Origins of the Covos family

The surname Covos was first found in the province of Burgos in the northern region of Castile-Leon. The earliest records of the name Covos are from the church of Santo Domingo de la Calzada which mentions a Knight by the name of don Juan Cobo in 1157.

Early History of the Covos family

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Covos Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cobos, Covo, Covillo and others.

Early Notables of the Covos family

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Covos migration to the United States +

Covos Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jose Covos, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1858 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)