Vázquez Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Vázquez surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Vázquez name
Vázquez is a Spanish patronymic meaning "son of Vasco". The medieval given name Vasco, or Velasco, is thought to come from a Basque root meaning "crow", or simply to denote a Basque. The surname is especially common in Galicia and spread widely across Mexico, Puerto Rico and other parts of Latin America.
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This overview covers the Vázquez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and Puerto Rico; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Vázquez name FAQ
What does the Vázquez name mean?
Son of Vasco. Common variants include Vásquez, Vasques, Velázquez.
Where does the Vázquez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and Puerto Rico.
Is there a Vázquez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Vázquez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Vázquez 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).