Ramos Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Ramos name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Ramos coat of arms.
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Origin of the Ramos name
Ramos is a Spanish and Portuguese surname meaning "branches", from Latin ramus. It may refer to a place named Ramos or to someone living near a thicket. It is also linked to Domingo de Ramos, Palm Sunday, as a name for a child born then. It is widespread in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
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This overview covers the Ramos name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the Philippines and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Ramos name FAQ
What does the Ramos name mean?
Branches; Palm Sunday. Common variants include Ramo, Ramón, Ramas.
Where does the Ramos surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the Philippines and Brazil.
Is there a Ramos coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Ramos crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ramos 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).