Gomez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Gomez

What does the name Gomez mean?

The prestigious surname Gomez 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 Gomez family

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

Gomez 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 Gomez family

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), better known as…
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Gomez World Ranking

In the United States, the name Gomez is the 121^st most popular surname with an estimated 186,525 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Gomez is ranked the 176^th most popular surname with an estimated 19,088 people with that name. 2 And in South America, the name Gomez is the 9^th popular surname with an estimated 291 people with that name. 3