The Carrasco Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Carrasco, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Carrasco family crest.
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Origin of the Carrasco name
Carrasco is a Spanish topographic name for someone who lived among kermes oaks or scrub oak, from carrasco, "holm oak, scrubland". It can also come from places with that name. The surname is common in Andalusia, Castile and Extremadura, and in Chile and Mexico.
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This overview covers the Carrasco name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Chile, Mexico and Peru; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Carrasco name FAQ
What does the Carrasco name mean?
Holm oak, scrubland. Common variants include Carrasca, Carrasquilla, Carrascosa.
Where does the Carrasco surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Chile, Mexico and Peru.
Is there a Carrasco coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Carrasco crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Carrasco 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).