Alonso Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Alonso name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Alonso coat of arms.
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Origin of the Alonso name
Alonso comes from the given name Alonso, a medieval form of Alfonso, a Visigothic name usually explained as "noble and ready". The name of several kings of León and Castile, it was widely used in the Middle Ages and passed from father to son as a surname without the usual -ez ending. It is especially common in Castile, León and Galicia.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Alonso name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Alonso name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Cuba and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Alonso name FAQ
What does the Alonso name mean?
From Alonso (Alfonso), "noble and ready". Common variants include Alfonso, Alonzo, Afonso.
Where does the Alonso surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Cuba and Argentina.
Is there a Alonso coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Alonso crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Alonso 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).