Gomez

/ˈɡoʊmɛz/ noun

Definition

A common Spanish surname meaning 'son of Gome' or 'man'. Also widely recognized as the surname of the fictional Addams Family patriarch.

Etymology

Spanish patronymic surname from the medieval given name 'Gome', derived from Visigothic 'guma' meaning 'man'. The suffix '-ez' indicates 'son of', making it literally 'son of man'.

Kelly Says

Gomez is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world, essentially meaning 'son of everyman' - a beautifully democratic name that elevates the ordinary to nobility. The Addams Family's Gomez helped transform this traditional Hispanic surname into a pop culture icon representing passionate, eccentric love.

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