Guevara

Guevara is a surname of Basque origin that is widely found in Spanish-speaking countries. It is commonly described as a toponymic name, associated with a Basque place name and adopted by families across the Spanish-speaking world.

The surname is particularly common in Spain and in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela, reflecting historical migration and settlement patterns.

The most internationally recognized bearer of the name is Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, commonly known as Che Guevara (1928–1967). He was an Argentine physician, revolutionary, and guerrilla leader who played a key role in the Cuban Revolution and became an enduring symbol of leftist movements worldwide.

As with many surnames, Guevara is carried by numerous individuals in politics, sports, the arts, and academia. Che Guevara remains the best-known public figure associated with the name, but the surname appears across diverse fields and regions.