Olivas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of OlivasWhat does the name Olivas mean? The distinguished surname Olivas, like many Spanish family names, is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Early Origins of the Olivas familyThe surname Olivas was first found in Aragon, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain. Today, Olivares is a city in the province of Seville having a population of 8,729 inhabitants as of 2005. Early History of the Olivas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Olivas research. Another 199 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1137, 1148, 1170, 1229, 1235, 1238, 1282 and 1469 are included under the topic Early Olivas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Olivas Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Oliva, de Oliva, Olivas, Olivo, Olivos, Oliver, de Oliver, Olivé, Olive, Olivera, Oliveras, Olivero, Oliveros, de Oliveros, Olivérez, Oliverez, Olives, Olivar, Olivares and many more. Early Notables of the Olivas familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Olivas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Olivas RankingIn the United States, the name Olivas is the 2,992nd most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Olivas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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