Eglesias History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Eglesias

What does the name Eglesias mean?

The distinguished Spanish surname Eglesias is derived from the place name Iglesias, located in the province of Burgos (Castilla la Vieja). As a locative surname, Eglesias signifies "one who dwelled at or near the church." The place name further derives from the Latin "ecclesia," and ultimately from the Greek word "ekklesia," meaning "an assembly or gathering."

Early Origins of the Eglesias family

The surname Eglesias was first found in the province of Burgos in the ancient kingdom of Castile.

Early History of the Eglesias family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eglesias research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1748 and 1791 are included under the topic Early Eglesias History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eglesias Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eglesias, Iglesia, Yglesias and others.

Early Notables of the Eglesias family

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Eglesias migration to the United States +

Eglesias Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Manuel Eglesias, aged 26, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1827 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)