Remírez History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsFrom the historical and enchanting region of Spain emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Remírez family. 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 the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Remírez is derived from the popular Spanish personal name Ramírez, which is a pet form of the first name Ramón, which means wise ruler. Early Origins of the Remírez familyThe surname Remírez was first found in Asturias, cradle of the Christian Reconquest of Spain. Early History of the Remírez familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Remírez research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1035, 1620, 1624, 1692 and 1782 are included under the topic Early Remírez History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Remírez Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ramírez, Ramirez, Ranimírez, Ranimirez, Raimíriz, Raimiriz, Remíriz, Remiriz, Remírez, Remirez and many more. Early Notables of the Remírez familyProminent among members of the family were Francisco Ramírez y Ramírez, a general in the army of Ferdinand and Isabella, who participated in the reconquest of Malaga and Granada; Andrés Ramírez, book illuminator in sixteenth century Seville; Alonso Ramírez of Puerto Rico, seventeenth century explorer and adventurer; Diego Ramírez de Arellano...
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