Moncadas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Moncadas

The origin of the Spanish surname Moncadas is somewhat legendary, with a genealogy that begins with Hunno Velipho, descended from the German king Hercules, who lived in the year 400 A.D. He founded a castle near Barcelona named "Castillo de Monte Catalan." This castle is considered to be the "casa solar" or ancestral seat of the Mont-Cathaló family, whose name was corrupted over the years and became Moncadas.

Early Origins of the Moncadas family

Early History of the Moncadas family

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Moncadas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moncadas, Monacas, Montcadas and others.

Early Notables of the Moncadas family

Prominent among members of the family was Admiral Pedro de Moncada who, with his flotilla, helped to guard the Strait of Gibraltar against the Moors, facilitating the victory of Salado by King Alfonso XI. Others include: Hugo de Moncada a.k.a. Ugo de Moncada, (c. 1476-1528), a Spanish political and military leader; Gastón de...
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Migration of the Moncadas family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Moncada, aged 61, who arrived at Ellis Island from Lalazso Adria, in 1898; Arelina Moncada, aged 4, who arrived at Ellis Island from Polermo, in 1900.