Patronymic and Matronymic Names
A significant number of Spanish surnames are patronymic, meaning they are derived from the father’s name. This is the most common type of surname in Spanish-speaking countries. Examples of patronymic surnames include “García” (son of Garci), “González” (son of Gonzalo), and “Fernández” (son of Fernando). A Deeper Dive into Spanish Surnames: Matronymic surnames, derived from…
