The Domínguez Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Domínguez, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Domínguez family crest.
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Origin of the Domínguez name
Domínguez is a Spanish patronymic meaning "son of Domingo". Domingo comes from Latin Dominicus, "of the Lord", a name made popular by Saint Dominic of Silos and Saint Dominic de Guzmán. The surname is found throughout Spain, especially in Galicia and Andalusia, and is very common in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Domínguez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and Cuba; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Domínguez name FAQ
What does the Domínguez name mean?
Son of Domingo. Common variants include Domingues, Domínquez, Dominguez.
Where does the Domínguez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and Cuba.
Is there a Domínguez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Domínguez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Domínguez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).