Giménez Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Giménez surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Giménez name
Giménez is a patronymic meaning "son of Gimeno", a medieval given name of the kingdoms of Navarre and Aragon, probably a form of Simeon, though a Basque origin has also been proposed. The spelling with G is typical of Aragon and Catalonia, while Jiménez is the Castilian form. Giménez is common in eastern Spain and Argentina.
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This overview covers the Giménez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Giménez name FAQ
What does the Giménez name mean?
Son of Gimeno. Common variants include Jiménez, Ximénez, Gimeno.
Where does the Giménez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Is there a Giménez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Giménez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Giménez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).