About the Vasques Surname

People called Vasques share their surname's story with Vázquez, its better-known spelling. Its meaning, shared with Vázquez, is “Son of Vasco”. Records show Vasques as one of the forms Vázquez took over time. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.

You may also find the name written Vásquez and Velázquez.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Vázquez surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Vasques surname pack.