Montenegro (surname)

Montenegro is a surname of Galician origin, later spreading to other parts of Spain and Portugal.

Montenegro
Place of originSpain

Approximately 8010 people in Spain share this surname, making it the 598th most common surname in the country.

Coat of arms

The main branches of the family have different coats of arms depending on the place of origin of the branch.

  • Galicia: Argent, an M sable
  • Asturias: Vert, an M argent crowned or
  • Portugal: Argent, a mountain sable with three peaks

Real people

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References

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