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Etymology of Gutierez

What does the name Gutierez mean?

The prestigious surname Gutierez 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. This name originally derived from the baptismal name Gutierre.

Early Origins of the Gutierez family

The surname Gutierez was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Gutierez family

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Gutierez Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gutiérrez, Gutierrez, Guter, Butre, Gutier, Wittier, Gutierre, Guterre, Guterres, Gut, Goter, Gauter, Gualter, Galter, Gulter, Baltar, Gutérriz, Guterriz, Gotérriz, Goterriz, Guteres, Gútrez, Gutrez, Gutérrez, Guterrez, Baltériz, Balteriz, Baldériz and many more.

Early Notables of the Gutierez family

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Gutierez Ranking

the United States, the name Gutierez is the 11,379th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Gutierez migration to the United States +



Gutierez Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Francisca De Gutierez, who landed in Texas in 1635 2
Gutierez Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Atunusea Gutierez, aged 40, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 2
  • F Gutierez, aged 40, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1831 2
  • Mal Gutierez, who arrived in Texas in 1835 2


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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