De la Paz Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Some records give Paz; others give De la Paz. Both point to the same Spanish family name. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “peace”.

De la Paz and Paz

With its De la prefix, De la Paz keeps Paz intact and marks belonging in the older style. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: La Paz.

Heraldry and the De la Paz name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Paz surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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