Mener History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Mener is a habitational name from the province of Burgos, derived from the Old Spanish word "mena" and the Latin word "minae" meaning "battlement." The name was typically given to someone who lived on a high spot or mountain. Mena was also a Roman goddess. Today, the Valley of Mena (Spanish: Valle de Mena) is a municipality of the province of Burgos, Spain and has a population of 3,926. Early Origins of the Mener familyThe surname Mener was first found in Granada, in southern Spain. Early History of the Mener familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mener research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1411, 1456, 1603, 1613, 1614, 1628, 1658, 1675 and 1688 are included under the topic Early Mener History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mener Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mena, Meno, Minae, Menchaca and others. Early Notables of the Mener familyProminent among members of the family Juan de Mena (1411-1456), one of the most famous Spanish poets of the fifteenth century; António Luís de Meneses, 1st Marquis of Marialva and 3rd Count of Cantanhede (1603-1675), Portuguese general who fought in the Portuguese Restoration War; Francisco de...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mener Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Mener Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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