Guzman

Guzmán is a Spanish surname of medieval origin. The exact etymology is uncertain, but the name is generally regarded as originating in the Castile region and associated with early usage in medieval Spain. It has been carried by families that rose to prominence in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula and later spread through Spain’s colonial expansion into the Americas.

Today, Guzmán is common in Spain and across the Spanish-speaking world. It is widespread in many Latin American countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Venezuela, as well as in the United States, where communities of Hispanic descent carry the surname. The standard spelling in Spanish is Guzmán, with an acute accent on the a; in English-language contexts the accent is frequently omitted, written as Guzman.

In contemporary times, Guzmán is borne by numerous individuals across politics, sports, arts, science, and other fields. The surname also appears in place names and family crests in various regions, reflecting its historical presence in Spanish-speaking communities. As a marker of Hispanic heritage, Guzmán remains one of the more widely recognized surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.