Spanish surnames have influenced naming patterns across the Hispanic world. Common names include García, Rodríguez, and González. More uniquely Spanish are names like Alonso or Muñoz. Regional names are distinctive: Basque names like Echeverría or Catalan names like Puig. The surname Borbón, while rare, is associated with Spanish royalty. Unusual names include Zapatero, meaning “shoemaker,” reflecting occupational surnames. Compound surnames, like García Márquez, are traditional in Spain. Some Arabic-origin names like Medina or Alcántara reflect Spain’s Moorish history.
Common & Unique Spanish Last Names
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