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Etymology of Razon

What does the name Razon mean?

From the historical and enchanting region of Spain emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Razon family. The Razon surname is derived from the Latin "regis, " meaning "royal." The Spanish word "rey" means "king," while "reina" means "queen." Bearing this name does not necessarily imply royal ancestry however; as, when surnames first began to be used in Medieval Spain, nicknames were often taken on as surnames.

Early Origins of the Razon family

The surname Razon was first found in Castile, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Razon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Razon research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1652, 1676 and 1892 are included under the topic Early Razon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Razon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reyes, Rey, de Reyes, de los Reyes, del Rey, Reina, de la Reina, de Reina, Reinoso, de Reinoso, Reynoso, de Reynoso, Reinosa, de Reinosa, Reynosa, de Reynosa, Real, de Real and many more.

Early Notables of the Razon family

were sixteenth century Spanish theologian and Bible translator Casiodoro Reina; sixteenth century Spanish poet Rodrigo de Reinosa; sixteenth century Spanish writer Francisco de la Reina; seventeenth century Spanish poet and playwright Andrés Rey de Artieda; Juan de los Reyes (c1652 - 1676), a Spanish priest and was among the protomartyrs of Guam; nineteenth...
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Migration of the Razon family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Esteban Real, who sailed to America in 1511; Diego Reales sailed to America in 1515; Bartolomé de Real sailed to America in 1516; Luis de Reina sailed to New Spain in 1535.


Contemporary Notables of the name Razon (post 1700) +

  • Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (b. 1963), Filipino singer and songwriter
  • Henedina Razon -Abad (1955-2017), Filipina politician
  • Enrique Klar Razon Jr. (b. 1960), Filipino billionaire, chairman and CEO of International Container Terminal Services, Inc
  • Daniel Soriano Razon (b. 1967), Filipino television and radio host
  • Avelino "Sonny" Ignacio Razon Jr. (b. 1952), Filipino former police officer and politician
  • Alfredo Fernando "Freddy" Razón González (b. 1978), Filipino former football player
  • Delia Razon (1930-2025), born Lucy May Grytz Reyes, Filipino actress


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