Gómiz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe prestigious surname Gómiz originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years. 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. Early Origins of the Gómiz familyThe surname Gómiz was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Early History of the Gómiz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gómiz research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1580, 1643, 1645 and 1680 are included under the topic Early Gómiz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gómiz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gómez, Gomez, Gómiz, Gomiz, Gomeza, Cómiz, Comiz, Gumiz, Gúmez, Gumez, Gumaz, Gomiziz, Comaziz, Gámiz, Gamiz, Gámez and many more. Early Notables of the Gómiz familyProminent among members of the family Munio and García Gómez, 10th century counts of Castile; Juan de Alfaro y Gamez (1643-1680), Spanish Baroque painter; García Gómez, 15th century writer; Francisco Gómez de Quevedo y Villegas (1580-1645), better known as...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gómiz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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