Spanish surnames for characters

Download Table | THE 35 MOST COMMON GITANO SURNAMES IN THE KINGDOMS OF SEVILLE, GRANADA, AND THE PRINCIPALITY OF CATALONIA, 1783-1785. PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL REGIONAL POPULATIONS from publication: Nominal Assimilation: The Ethnic and National Identities of the Gitanos or Calé of Spain as Shown by their Surnames in the 1783–1785 Census | In 1783, the King of Spain Carlos III enacted the last Royal Order for the control and assimilation of Gitanos or Calé. The law required that local authorities…

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

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

I've met at least one family of every name and at least half those name belong to someone I am related to

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

Have you ever wondered why Spanish names are so long or what they mean? Well, we have the complete guide to Spanish surnames! Read all about it!

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.

Mexico, a beautiful country that is home to 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites, also boasts some exciting and meaningful surnames.

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