Medellín Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Medellín last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Medellín last name
Meaning of the Medellín last name: from Medellín (Extremadura). Medellín is a Spanish surname from the town of Medellín in Extremadura, the birthplace of Hernán Cortés. The last name went to the Americas with settlers, and the Colombian city of Medellín was named after the Spanish town. This surname is now found in Spain, Mexico and Colombia.
Arms associated with the Medellín name
Spanish heraldry often adds a bordure around the shield, and coats of arms associated with the Medellín name share that style.
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Medellín name FAQ
What does the Medellín name mean?
From Medellín (Extremadura). Common variants include Medellin.
Where does the Medellín surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the United States and Colombia.
Is there a Medellín coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Medellín coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).