The López Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of López, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a López family crest.
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Origin of the López name
López means "son of Lope", a medieval Spanish name from the Latin lupus, "wolf". Lope was a popular given name in Navarre and Castile, so the patronymic became widespread. It is among the most common surnames in Spain, Mexico and the United States.
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This overview covers the López name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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López name FAQ
What does the López name mean?
Son of Lope, "wolf". Common variants include Lopes, Lópes.
Where does the López surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a López coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single López crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized López coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.