Guerrero Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Guerrero name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Guerrero coat of arms.
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Origin of the Guerrero name
Guerrero means "warrior, soldier" in Spanish, from guerra, "war". It began as an occupational name or nickname for a soldier or a warlike person. The surname is common across Spain, especially Andalusia and Extremadura, and very widespread in Mexico and Latin America.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Guerrero name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Guerrero name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Guerrero name FAQ
What does the Guerrero name mean?
Warrior, soldier. Common variants include Guerreiro, Guerra, Guerrera.
Where does the Guerrero surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and the United States.
Is there a Guerrero coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Guerrero crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Guerrero 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).