Blanco Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Blanco name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Blanco coat of arms.
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Origin of the Blanco name
Blanco means "white" in Spanish. It began as a nickname for someone with fair hair or a pale complexion, or for an old man with white hair. The surname is common across Spain, particularly in Galicia, Asturias and Castile, and throughout Latin America.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Blanco name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Blanco name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Venezuela, Cuba and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Blanco name FAQ
What does the Blanco name mean?
White, fair. Common variants include Blanc, Blanca, Branco.
Where does the Blanco surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Venezuela, Cuba and Argentina.
Is there a Blanco coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Blanco crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Blanco 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).