Gozalez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Gozalez. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The surname Gozalez is made up of two elements: "Gonzalo," a personal name thought to be derived from the Visigothic "Gundesaelf," meaning "battle elf," and "-ez," the Spanish patronymic suffix.

Early Origins of the Gozalez family

The surname Gozalez was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Gozalez family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gozalez research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1366, 1382, 1391, 1407, 1464, 1492, 1503, 1612 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Gozalez History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gozalez Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: González, Gonzalez, Gundisalvez, Gonsalviz, Gonzálvez, Gonzalvez, Gonçalve, Gonzales, Gonzalo, Gozalo, Monsalve, Monsabre, Gosalviz, Gosalvez, Goçalez, Gunzáloz, Gunzaloz, Galbis, Gálvez and many more.

Early Notables of the Gozalez family

Prominent among members of the family Francesco I Gonzaga (1366-1407), ruler of Mantua from 1382 to 1407, a condottiero, switched his allegiance to Venice (1391), also to protect his land from the increasing power of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, remembered as the builder of the Castle of San Giorgio, the nucleus of Ducal Palace of Mantua, the Gothic façade of the city cathedral, the bell tower of the Basilica of Sant'Andrea, as well as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie at Curtatone; Clara Gonzaga, Countess of Montpensier, Dauphine of Auvergne, Duchess of Sessa (1464-1503) was an Italian noblewoman of the House...
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Gozalez migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gozalez Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Andres Gozalez, aged 52, who landed in America from Buenos Aires, in 1906
Jose Gozalez, aged 33, who settled in America from Havana, Cuba, in 1908
Julia de Gozalez, aged 58, who landed in America from Barcelona, Spain, in 1915
Perfecto Gozalez, aged 44, who immigrated to America, in 1920
Jose Gozalez, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
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