A Spanish surname meaning 'son of Lope'. One of the most common Hispanic surnames, found throughout Spanish-speaking countries.
From Spanish patronymic suffix '-ez' added to 'Lope', a medieval Spanish given name derived from Latin 'Lupus' meaning wolf. The name literally means 'son of the wolf', reflecting medieval naming patterns.
Lopez literally means 'son of the wolf', making it one of many surnames that preserve ancient totemic connections between families and animals. It's the 21st most common surname in the United States, showing the lasting influence of Spanish colonial history.
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