Ansa History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• Spain

Etymology of Ansa

The Ansa surname derives from the Basque term "anzar," composed of the elements "anza," or "pasture," and the suffix "-ar," meaning "place of;" thus the original bearer of the name was likely someone who lived near a pasture.

Early Origins of the Ansa family

Early History of the Ansa family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ansa research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1440 and 1528 are included under the topic Early Ansa History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ansa Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Anzar, Ansara and others.

Early Notables of the Ansa family

Prominent among bearers of the family name at this time was

• the Ansa family of Aragon

Migration of the Ansa family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco F. Anza, whose oath of allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia in 1857; and Frank and Rosa Anzalone, who arrived in Louisiana between the years 1890-1910. Josefita Anzara was born in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, in 1838.