Vivar Family History

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called with Vivar, especially from Vivar del Cid in Burgos province.

The place is historically significant as it is the birthplace of the medieval warrior Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar is commonly known as El Cid.

His legacy as a national hero has made Vivar a notable location in Spanish history.

Many people with the surname Vivar may trace their ancestry back to this region.