Mendez - Last Names

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Mendez

/mɛnˈdɛθ/

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Meaning

Son of Menendo or son of Mendo

Represents lineage, familial pride, and ancestral continuity, emphasizing the importance of paternal heritage in Iberian naming traditions.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to ancestry, cultural endurance, and identity rooted in family history.

Etymology: Derived from the medieval personal name Menendo or Mendo, which itself comes from the Germanic name 'Hermenegild' via Latinized forms; 'Mendez' means 'son of Mendo,' following the patronymic naming convention common in medieval Spain.

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Cultural Background

Of Spanish and Galician origin, Mendez is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Menendo' or 'son of M

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