Alvarado History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Alvarado

What does the name Alvarado mean?

The distinguished surname Alvarado comes from Spain, a country rich in culture and history. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father’s given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother’s given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The Visigoths, who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries had a profound impact on the development of surnames. Checking further we found the name was derived from the baptismal name Alvaro and denoted someone who was faithful and honest.

Early Origins of the Alvarado family

The surname Alvarado was first found in Asturias, along the northern coast of Spain.

Alvarado Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Alvarado, de Alvarado, Albarado, de Albarado and others.

Early Notables of the Alvarado family

Notable bearers of the family name Alvarado

• were sixteenth century Mexican historian Hernando Alvarado Tezozómoc and nineteenth century Argentinian patriot Rudecindo Alvarado