Figueredo Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Figueredo and Figueira are two spellings with one history. Read literally, Figueredo points to “Fig tree”.

Figueredo coat of arms

Looking for a Figueredo coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

How the spelling arose

Figueredo is listed among the recognised spellings of Figueira. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

Spain's INE counts 2,716 residents with Figueredo as first surname and 2,698 with it as second. 2,269 Americans were listed as Figueredo in the 2010 census. Hispanic and Latino Americans made up 82% of the total. Names that sound alike, such as Figueiredo, are easily confused in old records. For the full story, order the Figueredo surname pack.