Guzmán

Guzmán is a Spanish-language surname that is also occasionally used as a given name. It is most common in Spain and in Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas, and has spread widely through migration and colonization.

Etymology and origin: Guzmán is generally regarded as of Spanish origin with toponymic roots, linked to places named Guzmán in Spain. The form with the accent on the final syllable (Guzmán) reflects standard Spanish pronunciation. In non-Spanish contexts the surname is often rendered as Guzman.

Distribution and use: Today Guzmán is common throughout the Spanish-speaking world, including Mexico, Central and South America, and among Hispanic communities in the United States. It appears in both rural and urban lineages and does not indicate a single nationality.

Notable people: Joaquín Guzmán Loera (El Chapo), a Mexican former drug lord widely known for his leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel. Luis Guzmán, a Puerto Rican-born American actor known for film and television work.

See also: Guzmán may refer to other uses, including places named Guzmán and variations such as Guzman (without the acute accent).