The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Galindes. 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. This surname originally derived from the personal name Galindo which became popular during the Middle Ages. The surname Galindes primarily appeared in Aragon.
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Early Origins of the Galindes family
The surname Galindes was first found in Castile, prominent among the Christian kingdoms of medieval Spain.
Early History of the Galindes family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Galindes research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1475 and 1534 are included under the topic Early Galindes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Galindes Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Galindo, Galendo, Galíndez, Galindez and others.
Early Notables of the Galindes family
was Beatriz Galindo (1475-1534), lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella. Beatriz was also a scholar and poet who published a commentary of Aristotle and a small collection of poems. Also... Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Galindes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Galindes family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Pedro Galí ndez, who sailed to America in 1527; Luis Galindo, who sailed to New Spain in 1582; Pedro Galindo, to Río de la Plata in 1535; and Antonio Galindo, who sailed to Puerto Rico in 1802..
