The Moya Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Moya, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Moya family crest.
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Origin of the Moya name
Moya is a habitational name from Moya in the province of Cuenca, a hilltop town that was a frontier stronghold of medieval Castile, or from Moià in Catalonia. The surname is most common in Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia, and it is widespread in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Moya name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Mexico and Chile; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Moya name FAQ
What does the Moya name mean?
From Moya (Cuenca). Common variants include Moià , Moyà , De Moya.
Where does the Moya surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Argentina, Mexico and Chile.
Is there a Moya coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moya crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moya coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, MarÃa Asunción Ribes & Antonio GarcÃa, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).