| ![Show Contents]() Alvarez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of AlvarezWhat does the name Alvarez mean? The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Alvarez. 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 and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The Visigoths, who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries had a profound impact on the development of surnames. The name Alvarez is derived from the baptismal name Alvaro. The surname originally referred to one who was faithful and honest. Early Origins of the Alvarez familyThe surname Alvarez was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Early History of the Alvarez familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alvarez research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1101, 1662 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Alvarez History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Alvarez Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Alvarez, Albaraz, Alvaroz, Albaroiz, Alvariz, Alvares, Alvar and many more. Early Notables of the Alvarez family- were Pedro and Garcia Alvarez, knights in the service of King Alfonso VI in 1101
- Alfonso Alvarez de Villasandino and Juan Alvarez Gato, fifteenth century poets
- Fadrique Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba, who fought for Ferdinand and Isabella during the conquest of Granada
- Hernando Alvarez de Toledo, Notary to Ferdinand and Isabella
- Gabriel Alvarez de Toledo y Pellicer (1662-1714), Royal Librarian of King Felipe V of Spain
- Jorge Alvarez Lleras, a Colombian engineer and science writer
- Maria Alvarez Tubau, a nineteenth century Spanish theatrical actress, director and drama teacher
- brothers Joaquin and Serafin Alvarez Quintero of Seville, early twentieth century playwrights
- Fernando Alvarez de Sotomayor, a twentieth century Spanish artist
Alvarez World Rankingthe United States, the name Alvarez is the 220th most popular surname with an estimated 119,376 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Alvarez is ranked the 662nd most popular surname with an estimated 7,169 people with that name. 2 And in South America, the name Alvarez is the 8th popular surname with an estimated 295 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Alvarez familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria Alvar, who came to America in 1513; Alonso Alvarez, who arrived in America in 1528; Juan Alvares, who came to Dominican Republic in 1536; Juana Alvarenga, who arrived in New Spain in 1563.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Alvarez (post 1700) | + |
- José Antonio Álvarez Sánchez (1975-2025), Spanish Roman Catholic bishop
- Vicente Álvarez Travieso (1705-1779), Spanish judge and politician
- José María Álvarez (1942-2024), Spanish poet and novelist, born in Cartagena, Spain
- José Luis Álvarez y Álvarez (1930-2023), Spanish politician, Mayor of Madrid from 3 March 1978 to 5 January 1979
- José Álvarez de Paz (1935-2021), Spanish laboralist lawyer and politician who served as a Deputy and MEP
- Bautista Goyel Álvarez Domínguez (1933-2017), Spanish Galician nationalist politician and historian
- Eloísa Álvarez Oteo (1956-2017), Spanish politician, Mayor of Soria (1999–2003), Deputy (2004–2011) and Senator (2011–2015)
- Natividad Macho Álvarez (1928-2017), known by the stage name Nati Mistral, a Spanish film and stage actress who won the National Theater Prize in 1997
- Pilar Barreiro Álvarez (b. 1955), Spanish politician, member of the People's Party
- ... (Another 35 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Alvarez family | + |
- Jesus Alvarez, Meixcan born American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
- Mrs. Carmen Alvarez, (nee Valenzuela), Meixcan born American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
- Miss Ynez Alvarez, Meixcan born American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
- Mr. Ramon Alvarez, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
- Miss Julia Alvarez, Meixcan born American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Veritas vincit
Motto Translation: Truth Conquers.
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