Patronymic name (from a parent's given name)

The Lopez Family Name — Meaning & Origin

Lopez likely means 'son of Lope'.

Origin

Lopez is a common Spanish surname that is generally considered to be patronymic, derived from the given name 'Lope'. 'Lope' itself is thought to come from the Latin 'lupus', meaning 'wolf'. This surname is indicative of Spanish naming patterns where '-ez' is a common suffix used for forming patronymic names.

Values that often pair with this name

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