Medrano

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Medrano is a Spanish surname of Basque origin that means "abundance, to grow, to prosper, or to improve." It is a surname of high nobility established in the old Kingdoms of Navarre, Aragon, Castile, France, etc. They are all descendants of their progenitor, Prince Andrés Vélaz de Medrano.

Medrano
16th Century Coat of Arms of Medrano in Navarre with their family motto: 'Ave Maria Gracia Plena Dominus Tecum'
Origin
Word/nameBasque
MeaningAbundance, to grow, to prosper or to improve
Region of originAndalusia and Navarre
Other names
Related namesVélaz de Medrano, Martínez de Medrano, Íñiguez de Medrano, Fernández de Medrano, López de Medrano, González de Medrano, Molina de Medrano, Bravo de Medrano, Cabrillo de Medrano, Desrousseaux de Médrano, de Terán (cadet branch), etc.

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