Gamez
What is the origin of the last name Gamez?
Meaning and origin
The surname Gamez has its origin in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. It is derived from the Arabic word "qumis" meaning "shirt," and was used as a nickname to denote someone who made or sold shirts.
The longer story
The last name Gamez has a rich and varied history that can be traced back to several different origins.
One of the possible origins of the surname Gamez is from the country of Spain . It is believed to have originated from the medieval personal name Gamez , which in turn derived from the Visigothic name Gamo . This name was associated with nobility and warrior status, indicating that the bearers of the surname may have had a noble lineage.
Another possible origin of the surname Gamez is from the Basque region of Spain .
Surname origins are rarely settled: one spelling can have several sources, and families often took a name for reasons nobody wrote down. Check it against the sources below before you rely on it.
#1,472
Gamez was the 1,472nd most common surname in the 2010 US Census, with 24,256 people, about 7.9 in every 100,000.
Who carries it
Surnames like Gamez
Names it is linked with, then names with the same origin and a similar standing.
Check the sources
- Forebears: where Gamez is found around the world
- The Internet Surname Database: a second opinion on the origin
- US Census Bureau: the 2010 surname figures used here
For a name you are serious about, compare the dictionaries: Reaney and Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames; Hanks, Dictionary of American Family Names.