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The distinguished Spanish surname Alaniz is derived from the place name where the initial bearer lived or held land. The place name "Alaniz" is derived from the Germanic name "Allen" and the patronymic suffix "-is," denoting "son or descendant." Therefore, the family surname Alaniz has its origins as the "son or descendant of Allen."
The surname Alaniz was first found in the region near the city of Leon. However, the surname Alaniz also has roots in the Southern region of Andalucia in Sevilla. This branch of the family surname Alaniz was identified as being from the small town bearing the same name.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alaniz research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1786 is included under the topic Early Alaniz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Alanis, Alaniz, Alaiz and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Alaniz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Alaniz is the 2,333rd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1