Baezs

Baez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is believed to be a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. The name "Baeza" is also the name of a city in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. It is possible that some bearers of the surname originated from this city, or that the city's name itself is the root of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Baez include Joan Baez, an American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her career, spanning over six decades, has been marked by her distinctive soprano voice and her involvement in social and political causes. Other notable individuals may include athletes, artists, or academics who have contributed to various fields. The distribution of the surname is most common in Spanish-speaking countries and in communities with significant Hispanic populations. Geneological research often traces the surname back to Spain, with potential variations in spelling or pronunciation evolving over time and across different regions.