The Calvo Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Calvo, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Calvo family crest.
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Origin of the Calvo name
Calvo is a Spanish nickname for a bald man, from Latin calvus, "bald". Such nicknames based on appearance were among the first Castilian bynames to become hereditary. The surname is widespread across Spain and is also found in Italy and Portugal.
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This overview covers the Calvo name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Mexico and Colombia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Calvo name FAQ
What does the Calvo name mean?
Bald. Common variants include Calvillo, Calvete, Calvi.
Where does the Calvo surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Argentina, Mexico and Colombia.
Is there a Calvo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Calvo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Calvo 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).