Moreno Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Moreno name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Moreno coat of arms.
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Origin of the Moreno name
Moreno means "dark", a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, from the Spanish moreno, itself derived from moro, "Moor". Such nicknames arose independently in many villages, so the name is found throughout Spain, especially in Andalusia and the centre. It is one of the most common Spanish surnames and spread widely across Latin America.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Moreno name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Moreno name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Moreno name FAQ
What does the Moreno name mean?
Dark-haired or dark-complexioned. Common variants include Morena, Morenos, Moreira.
Where does the Moreno surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Is there a Moreno coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moreno crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moreno coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); US Census Bureau 2010.