Guardado

Guardado is a Spanish-language surname derived from the verb guardar, meaning to guard, keep, or save. In addition to its use as a family name, guardado can function as a common noun in Spanish for something that has been saved or stored. As an onomastic term, it commonly signals ancestral or occupational origins related to guardianship or stewardship.

The surname originated in the Iberian Peninsula and spread to the Americas through migration and colonization. Today it is found throughout Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic communities around the world. Variants and phonetic spellings may occur in different regions, reflecting local linguistic patterns and immigration histories.

Notable people with the surname include Andrés Guardado (born 1986), a Mexican professional footballer who has played for clubs in Mexico and Europe and has represented the Mexico national team. Beyond this, Guardado is carried by other individuals in various fields, particularly within sports and public life in Spanish-speaking regions. The name may also appear in place names or as a toponymic element in some Hispanic locales, reflecting historical connections to guardianship or safeguarding functions in local communities.