| ![Show Contents]() Alvarez History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of AlvarezWhat does the name Alvarez mean? The surname Alvarez is patronymic, that is, it is a surname derived from the first name of a male relative. In this case, the surname is derived from the Portuguese/Spanish first name Alvaro, which is ultimately from the Germanic (Visigoth) words "all," meaning all and "wer," meaning true. The suffixes "ez - oz - iz - es" on the end of Portuguese names generally indicate that the name is of patronymic origin. There is also a place-name Alve which is located in Spain. Early Origins of the Alvarez familyThe surname Alvarez was first found in Portugal. Early records of this name in Spain frequently occur with the prefix "de," and there is a reference to one Martin Garcia de Alve recorded in Tolosa in 1346. Early History of the Alvarez familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alvarez research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) 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: Alves, Alvez, Alvarez, Alvares and others. Early Notables of the Alvarez familyMore information is included under the topic Early Alvarez Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. 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: Alice Alves and George Alves, who settled in Virginia in 1700; Ludewig Alves, who came to Texas in 1845. There are many records of the names Alvarez and Alvares in Puerto Rico, Peru, and New Orleans.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Alvarez (post 1700) | + |
- José Antonio Álvarez Sánchez (1975-2025), Spanish Roman Catholic bishop
- Isabel "Lefty" Álvarez (1933-2022), Cuban pitcher and outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1949-1954)
- 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
- Carlos Mario Álvarez Morales (1967-2022), Colombian politician, member of the Colombian Liberal Party, he served as mayor of Armenia from 2016 to 2018
- William Álvarez (1934-2022), Colombian-born Spanish tennis coach and professional player who played at the French Open (1961) and at Wimbledon (1958, 1961)
- Adalberto Álvarez (1948-2021), Cuban pianist, musical director, and composer
- José Álvarez de Paz (1935-2021), Spanish laboralist lawyer and politician who served as a Deputy and MEP
- ... (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
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