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![Show Contents]() Lopesz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Lopesz. 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. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century. The name Lopesz is composed of two elements: the given name Lope, which is itself derived from the Latin word "lopus," which means "wolf," and the Spanish patronymic suffix "-ez." Early Origins of the Lopesz familyThe surname Lopesz was first found in Old Castile in the heart of Spain, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Early History of the Lopesz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lopesz research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1033, 1180, 1186, 1214, 1215, 1232, 1236, 1332, 1363, 1398, 1407, 1412, 1455, 1458, 1501, 1555 and 1617 are included under the topic Early Lopesz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lopesz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: López, Lopez, Lope, Lobo, Lobato, Lóbez and many more. Early Notables of the Lopesz familyProminent among members of the family were Iñigo López, Count of Vizcaya in 1033, García López de Piscina, a nobleman of La Rioja in 1180, Diego López "el Bueno", a city official in Toledo in 1186, Diego López de Faro, a nobleman of Vizcaya in 1214, Garci and Lop López, brothers of a noble family in Torquemada in 1215, Mencía López de Haro, a noblewoman, who purchased the entire town of Paredes de Nava (near Palencia) in 1232, Aznar López de Caparroso, a thirteenth century knight of Navarre, and Rui López de Mendoza, a thirteenth century Admiral of the Sea. Many...
Another 108 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lopesz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lopesz familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco López de Gómara, one of Cortés' captains. His histories tell of the discovery of the New World and recount the conquest of Mexico. Other people bearing this name who were early emigrants to Spain's colonies in the New World included Gabriel, who emigrated to Chile in 1560.
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