Yagüez

Yagüez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is most commonly found in Spain and Latin America. The etymology of the surname is not definitively known, but it is believed to have derived from a patronymic name, meaning "son of Yago." Yago itself is a variant of the name Iago, which is the Spanish form of James. The name James has Hebrew origins, deriving from Ya'aqov.

The surname Yagüez appears in historical records dating back to the medieval period in Spain. Like many surnames, its spread likely followed patterns of migration and settlement. It is particularly prevalent in regions of Spain with historical connections to the Kingdom of Castile. Over centuries, emigration from Spain to the Americas led to the establishment of families with the Yagüez surname in countries such as Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Individuals bearing the surname Yagüez have contributed to various fields throughout history. While there isn't one single, universally prominent figure associated with the name, it is found among professionals, artists, and community leaders across Spanish-speaking nations. Geneological research often traces ancestral lines back to specific regions in Spain or to early settlements in the Americas for those who carry the Yagüez surname.