GOMEZ
Gomez
Gomez is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin that is found in British society due to historical ties between the United Kingdom and various regions in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to have originated from the given name "Gomes," which is a patronymic form of the name "Gomes" or "Sancho" derived from the Medieval Hebrew name "Chum," meaning "man."
The Gomez surname has a rich history that spans centuries, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. Its presence in Britain may be attributed to migration, trade, colonialism, and international relations.
Individuals bearing the surname Gomez have made notable contributions to diverse fields, including arts, sciences, politics, sports, and entertainment. The name Gomez has become part of the social fabric of British society, showcasing the country's multicultural heritage and the interconnectedness of global communities.
Over the years, various branches and lineages of the Gomez family have established themselves in different regions of the United Kingdom, perpetuating their traditions, values, and heritage. As with many surnames, the Gomez name has evolved and diversified, reflecting the changing dynamics of society and familial relationships.
In contemporary Britain, the surname Gomez continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a connection to the ancestral roots of individuals and serving as a reminder of the shared history between the United Kingdom and the Iberian nations.
There are approximately 3,338 people named Gomez in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,729th most common surname in Britain. Around 51 in a million people in Britain are named Gomez.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Antonio
- Carlos
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Jose
- Joseph
- Juan
- Michael
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Ana
- Anna
- Carmen
- Elizabeth
- Gloria
- Isabel
- Laura
- Maria
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rosa
- Sandra
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Caims
- Camas
- Camassa
- Cames
- Camice
- Camici
- Camies
- Camis
- Camisa
- Cammies
- Cammisa
- Cammiss
- Camms
- Camoes
- Camoys
- Camozzi
- Cams
- Camus
- Camusi
- Comas
- Comazzi
- Comes
- Comez
- Comice
- Comis
- Commes
- Commis
- Commisso
- Comms
- Comos
- Coms
- Comsa
- Comus
- Coomes
- Cooms
- Coumas
- Cumes
- Cummies
- Cummis
- Gaimes
- Gaims
- Gamaz
- Games
- Gamez
- Gamiz
- Gamos
- Gams
- Gamsa
- Gamse
- Gamsi
- Gamsu
- Gaymes
- Gom
- Goma
- Gomaa
- Gomas
- Gomaz
- Gome
- Gomel
- Gomell
- Gomer
- Gomes
- Gomesh
- Gomess
- Gomesz
- Gomet
- Gomey
- Gomis
- Gomma
- Gomme
- Gommee
- Gommer
- Gommes
- Gomms
- Gomwe
- Goumas
- Gumas
- Gumes
- Gumms
- Gums
- Gumus
- Gumz
- Kamaci
- Kamas
- Kamasa
- Kamaz
- Kamis
- Kams
- Kamus
- Kamuss
- Kamysz
- Kaymaz
- Keams
- Kemeys
- Kemezys
- Kemmis
- Kemys
- Keyms
- Kimes
- Kimis
- Kimmis
- Kims
- Komas
- Komasa
- Komis
- Komosa
- Komsa
- Koumas
- Koumis
- Quims
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.