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The word "paz" comes from the Latin "pax," meaning "peace." As a surname, La Paz was often "assumed," and in some cases it comes from the religious title "María de la Paz" (The Virgin Mary). Alternatively, this surname may be of toponymic origin, derived from one of the hamlets and villages so named in the provinces of Lugo, Córdoba and Granada.
The surname La Paz was first found in Galicia.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our La Paz research. Another 134 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1261, 1283, 1434, 1479, 1622, 1639 and 1658 are included under the topic Early La Paz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Paz, Delapaz, De La Paz, La Paz, DePaz and others.
Prominent among members of the family