Olalde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Olalde

What does the name Olalde mean?

The Olalde surname is a habitational name that comes from the place name Olague in Navarre, which is derived from the Basque word "ola," meaning "a forge."

Early Origins of the Olalde family

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

Early History of the Olalde family

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Olalde Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Olague, Olalde, Olavarria, Oliva, Olger, Olgier and many more.

Early Notables of the Olalde family

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Migration of the Olalde family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cristobal De Oliva who arrived in Florida in 1538; Sebastian De Olague who came to New Spain in 1568; and Francisco de al Oliva who immigrated to Costa Rica in 1588. Among later settlers were Angelo Oliva who came to New Orleans in 1823.

Contemporary Notables of the name Olalde (post 1700) +

Jesús Javier Olalde (b. 1974), former Mexican football player in striker role
Juan Carlos Olalde, Mexican film stuntman