Romero Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Romero surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Romero name
Romero means "pilgrim". The word first meant a pilgrim to Rome, from the Late Latin romaeus, and later any pilgrim, including those who walked to Santiago de Compostela. It is also the Spanish word for rosemary, a plant pilgrims were said to carry. The surname is common throughout Spain, especially Andalusia, and across Latin America.
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This overview covers the Romero name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and Colombia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Romero name FAQ
What does the Romero name mean?
Pilgrim. Common variants include Romeo, Romera, Romeiro.
Where does the Romero surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia.
Is there a Romero coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Romero crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Romero 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.