Warren Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Warren surname: its meaning, its roots in England, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Warren name
Warren has two origins. For some families it is Norman, from La Varenne in Normandy, the home of William de Warenne, who fought at Hastings and became the first Earl of Surrey. For others it is topographic or occupational, from Old French warenne, a game preserve, for someone who lived by or kept a warren. The name is common in southern England and Ireland.
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Warren name FAQ
What does the Warren name mean?
From La Varenne; game preserve. Common variants include Warrin, Warrener, Warrender.
Where does the Warren surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Ireland and Australia.
Is there a Warren coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Warren crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Warren coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.