GUZMáN
Also recorded as Guzman
Guzman
Guzman is a surname of Spanish origin that has been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, including British families. The name is believed to have originated from the Spanish region of Guzmán, derived from the castellano word "godo," which referred to the Visigoths, a Germanic tribe that settled in the Iberian Peninsula.
The Guzman surname has a rich history and is associated with notable figures in Spanish and British history. One of the most famous bearers of the surname is Saint Dominic de Guzmán, the founder of the Dominican Order in the 12th century.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Guzman can be found in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, where they have contributed to a wide range of professions and fields. The surname Guzman may be spelled differently depending on regional variations and personal preferences, such as Guzmán with an accented "á" or without.
The Guzman surname carries a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of the modern British society.
There are approximately 146 people named Guzmán in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Guzmán.
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
- Alonzo
- Antonio
- Carlos
- Daniel
- Diego
- Ignacio
- Jose
- Juan
- Luis
- Mark
- Mg
- Miguel
- Salvador
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Carmen
- Christina
- Elizabeth
- Margaret
- Maria
- Marie
- Marilyn
- Sandra
- Sophie