Montero Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Montero name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Montero name
Montero comes from montero, "huntsman", from monte, "wooded hill, hunting ground". The monteros were hunters and beaters, and the monteros de Espinosa formed a royal guard of the Castilian kings. The surname is common across Spain, especially in Andalusia, and throughout Latin America.
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This overview covers the Montero name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Montero name FAQ
What does the Montero name mean?
Huntsman. Common variants include Monteros, Monteiro, Montes.
Where does the Montero surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic.
Is there a Montero coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Montero crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Montero 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).