Gutiérrez Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Gutiérrez mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Gutiérrez name
Gutiérrez is a patronymic meaning "son of Gutierre", a medieval given name of Germanic origin, often linked with Walter. Gutierre was popular among the nobility of León and Castile, and the -ez ending is the typical Castilian patronymic suffix. It is among the most common surnames in Spain and is very widespread in Mexico, Colombia and Peru.
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This overview covers the Gutiérrez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and Peru; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Gutiérrez name FAQ
What does the Gutiérrez name mean?
Son of Gutierre. Common variants include Gutierrez, Gutierres, Gutiérres.
Where does the Gutiérrez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and Peru.
Is there a Gutiérrez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Gutiérrez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gutiérrez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); US Census Bureau 2010.