Bermúdez Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Bermúdez last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Bermúdez last name
Meaning of the Bermúdez last name: "son of Bermudo". Bermúdez is a Spanish surname meaning "son of Bermudo", an old Germanic personal name borne by kings of León. The ending ez marks descent. The last name is common in Galicia, Asturias and Andalusia. Juan Bermúdez gave his name to the islands of Bermuda.
Arms associated with the Bermúdez name
Spanish heraldry favours castles, towers and lions, the language of coats of arms associated with Bermúdez.
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Bermúdez name FAQ
What does the Bermúdez name mean?
"son of Bermudo". Common variants include Bermudes, Vermúdez.
Where does the Bermúdez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela.
Is there a Bermúdez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bermúdez 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).