Gomes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The prestigious surname Gomes originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father’s given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother’s given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The Visigoths, who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries had a profound impact on the development of surnames. 

Early Origins of the Gomes family

The surname Gomes was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Gomes family

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Gomes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gómez, Gomez, Gómiz, Gomiz, Gomeza, Cómiz, Comiz, Gumiz, Gúmez, Gumez, Gumaz, Gomiziz, Comaziz, Gámiz, Gamiz, Gámez and many more.

Early Notables of the Gomes family (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family Munio and García Gómez, 10th century counts of Castile; Juan de Alfaro y Gamez (1643-1680), Spanish Baroque painter; García Gómez, 15th century writer; Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Villegas (1580-1645).

Gomes World Ranking

In the United States, the name Gomes is the 1,697^th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. [1] However, in France, the name Gomes is ranked the 340^thmost popular surname with an estimated 11,816 people with that name. [2]

 Gomes migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 

Gomes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Isaac Gomes, aged 16, who landed in New York in 1812 [3]
• I Gomes, aged 35, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1823 [3]
• Mt Gomes, aged 24, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1823 [3]
• Pablo Gomes, aged 60, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 [3]
• H Gomes, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 [3

Gomes Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Adele Gomes, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from Antigua, in 1903
• Alex T. Gomes, aged 38, who landed in America, in 1905
• Agostinzo Gomes, aged 24, who settled in America from Camara Lobos, Madeira, in 1909
• Alfred Gomes, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1918
• Abel Joas Gomes, aged 31, who landed in America, in 1919

 Gomes migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 

Gomes Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. John Gomes U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on December 13, 1783 was passenger number 448 aboard the ship “HMS Clinton”, picked up on November 14, 1783 at East River, New York [4]

 Gomes migration to Australia+

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: 

Gomes Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Miss Anne Gomes, (b. 1830), aged 24, Cornish domestic servant departing from Plymouth on 19th August 1854 aboard the ship “Clara” arriving in Portland, Victoria, Australia on 19th November 1854 [5]

Contemporary Notables of the name Gomes (post 1700) +

• Edwin A. “Ed” Gomes (1936-2020), American politician, Member of the Connecticut Senate (2015-2019)
• Gene M. Gomes (1946-2018), American jurist, Member of the California Court of Appeals (2002-2018)
• Harold Gomes (b. 1933), American former professional boxer and world super featherweight champion in 1959
• Shirley A. Gomes (b. 1940), American Republican politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives Fourth Barnstable District, 2003-04; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 2004 [6]
• Fernando Mendes Soares Gomes (1956-2022), Portuguese professional footballer who played as a striker
• Sheldon Anthony Gomes (1950-2020), Trinidad cricketer who played first-class and List A cricket for Trinidad and Tobago
• Venceslau Brás Pereira Gomes (1868-1966), Brazilian politician, 9th President of Brazil (1914-1918)
• Joaquim Soeiro Pereira Gomes (1909-1949), Portuguese writer
• Jessica Gomes (b. 1985), Australian model
• Anthony Gomes (b. 1970), Canadian blues and blues-rock guitarist and singer