Suárez

Suárez is a Spanish surname. It is a patronymic name meaning “son of Suero,” derived from the medieval given name Suero, with the suffix -ez indicating “son of.” The exact origin of Suero is uncertain, but the form Suárez developed in the Iberian Peninsula, especially in Galicia and Asturias, and spread to the Americas through Spanish colonization. The surname is commonly written with the accent on the a in Spanish, while in some contexts the diacritic is omitted (Suarez).

Distribution and variants: Suárez remains widespread in Spain and in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, reflecting historical patterns of migration and settlement. Variants include Suarez (without the accent) and, in some cases, Suarés or Suare(s) as regional spellings.

Notable people: The surname is associated with several prominent figures across fields. Luis Suárez, born in 1987, is a Uruguayan professional footballer widely known for his career in Europe and with the national team. Gonzalo Suárez is a Spanish filmmaker, writer, and painter. Pedro Suárez Vértiz is a Peruvian singer and guitarist noted for his work in Latin pop. Luis Suárez Miramontes was a Spanish footballer and Ballon d’Or winner, recognized for his contributions in the mid-20th century.

See also: Suarez, a variant spelling used without the diacritic, and Suárez (disambiguation) for places and other uses of the name.