Escudeiros History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Escudeiros

What does the name Escudeiros mean?

The Spanish surname Escudeiros is of occupational origin, that is, it belongs to that group of names derived from the job or profession pursued by its original bearer. In this instance "escudero" is an old Spanish word meaning "person who makes shields" from the Latin word "scutum" which means "squire," and refers to the servant who used to carry his lord's shield when it was not needed.

Early Origins of the Escudeiros family

The surname Escudeiros was first found in the town of Espinosa de los Monoteros, in the region of Castille. There was also a family named Escudero de Larramendi who had their "casa solar" or ancestral seat in the province of Navarre in the north of Spain.

Early History of the Escudeiros family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Escudeiros research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1669, 1819, 1821, 1838, 1840, 1854, 1856, 1880 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Escudeiros History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Escudeiros Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Escudera, Escuder, Escudé, Escudero and others.

Early Notables of the Escudeiros family

the Knight Jose Toribio Sainz del Prado y Escudero de Rozas, who was born in Heredada and who was a member of the Spanish military Order of Alcantara in 1669. Marier Escudier born June 29, 1819, and Léon; born Sept. 17, 1821, at Castelnaudary, two brothers famous as littérateurs on music. They were the founders of 'La France musicale' (1838), a weekly...
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Migration of the Escudeiros family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Fernando Escudero who settled in Veragua in 1535; Alonso Escudero who arrived in Nombre De Dios, Panama in 1535; Andres Escudero who settled in New Spain in 1574.