Gomez

Gomez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is a patronymic derived from the medieval given name Gomes (Gómez in modern Spanish), with the suffix -ez meaning "son of." The form Gómez is widely used in Spain and across Latin America, and is among the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world. Variant spellings include Gómez, Gomes, and other regional forms.

Notable individuals and characters with the surname include Selena Gomez, an American singer and actor; Andrés Gómez, a former Ecuadorian professional tennis player who won the 1990 French Open; and Gomez Addams, the patriarch of the fictional Addams Family. Other people with the surname appear in sports, arts, and public life across the Spanish-speaking world.

In fiction and popular culture, Gomez is sometimes used as a given name or surname for characters, reflecting its Spanish-language roots. Geographically, the name appears in place names and surnames across countries such as Spain, Mexico, and others, reflecting historical migration and settlement. The accented form Gómez is common in Spanish-language contexts and may be found in official records and signage.