Spanish surnames

Last names of Spanish origin are derived from family names, place names, descriptive names or names of occupations. Spanish names, however, don't always follow a linear path. Find a unique baby name, set off on a geneaolgical discovery, or crete stunning book character names with this inspirational list. #lastnames #Spanishnames #babynames

Uncover the meaning of your Spanish last name with this free guide to Hispanic surname meanings and origins.

Most common surnames in Spanish-speaking Latin America.

MONTEMAYOR is Spanish for “big mountain”. #kasaysayan #genealogy #apelyido #surname #spanish #montemayor

Estrella /es-STRAY-ah/ Meaning: star Origin: Spanish • Word name; Surname; Nature/Astronomical; Nickname potential Rank: #677 (US); “Top 100” #103 (Mexico) Notable People: • Estrella Cabeza Candela, Spanish tennis player • Estrella D. Alfon (1917 – 1983), Filipina author/storywriter, playwright, and journalist • Estrella Morente, Spanish flamenco singer • Estrella Archs, Spanish fashion designer • Estrella Durá, Spanish academic and politician • Estrella María Benzo Blas, Spanish singer...

GUERRERO means “warrior”, from the Spanish “guerra” which means “war”.

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Spanish surnames are popular and unique. This post lists the most common and popular Spanish surnames with their origins and meanings that you might know.

VALERIANO means “to be healthy, strong” from the Latin “Valerianus”.

ALEJANO means “far away” from the Spanish phrase “a lejano”.