Gomeza History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Gomeza

What does the name Gomeza mean?

The prestigious surname Gomeza 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 Gomeza family

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

Early History of the Gomeza family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gomeza research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1528, 1580, 1588, 1643, 1645 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Gomeza History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gomeza 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 Gomeza 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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Migration of the Gomeza family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gonzalo, who emigrated to Guatemala in 1560; Pedro, to Mexico in 1561; Catalina, to Nicaragua in 1561; Beatriz, to Peru in 1562; Martín, to Peru in 1563.