González Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does González mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the González name
González means "son of Gonzalo", from a Visigothic name built on gunþ, "battle". Count Fernán González, who made Castile independent in the 900s, made the name famous. It is among the most common surnames in Spain and Spanish America.
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This overview covers the González name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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González name FAQ
What does the González name mean?
Son of Gonzalo. Common variants include Gonzales, Gonçalves, Gonsalves.
Where does the González surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a González coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single González crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized González coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.