The Moya Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Moya, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Moya family crest.
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Origin of the Moya name
Moya is a habitational name from Moya in the province of Cuenca, a hilltop town that was a frontier stronghold of medieval Castile, or from Moià in Catalonia. The surname is most common in Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia, and it is widespread in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Moya name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Mexico and Chile; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Moya name FAQ
What does the Moya name mean?
From Moya (Cuenca). Common variants include Moià, Moyà, De Moya.
Where does the Moya surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Argentina, Mexico and Chile.
Is there a Moya coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moya crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moya 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).