Molina Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Molina mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Molina name
Molina is a Spanish habitational surname from one of the many places named Molina, from Latin molina, "mill", notably Molina de Aragón. It also served as a topographic name for someone living near a mill. The surname is spread across Spain, especially in Andalusia and Murcia, and in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Molina name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Molina name FAQ
What does the Molina name mean?
Mill. Common variants include Molinas, Molino, Molinero.
Where does the Molina surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.
Is there a Molina coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Molina crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Molina 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).