Flores Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Flores surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Flores name
Flores is a Spanish and Portuguese surname, often explained as the plural of flor, "flower", or as a patronymic from the given name Floro, Latin Florus. Flórez is a closely related patronymic form. The surname is widespread in Spain and is one of the most common in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Flores name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Peru and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Flores name FAQ
What does the Flores name mean?
Flowers; son of Floro. Common variants include Flórez, Florez, Floris.
Where does the Flores surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Peru and the United States.
Is there a Flores coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Flores crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Flores coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).