Lopez Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Lopez

"A municipality of Quezon, Philippines."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1982 👥 90 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A municipality of Quezon, Philippines.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
90
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Lopez Mean?

López or Lopez is a surname of Spanish origin. It was originally a patronymic, meaning "Son of Lope", Lope itself being a Spanish given name deriving from Latin lupus, meaning "wolf". Its Portuguese and Galician equivalent is Lopes, its Italian equivalent is Lupo, its French equivalent is Loup, its Romanian equivalent is Lupu or Lupescu, its Catalan and Valencian equivalent is Llopis and its Basque equivalent is Otxo.

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López or Lopez is a surname of Spanish origin. It was originally a patronymic, meaning "Son of Lope", Lope itself being a Spanish given name deriving from Latin lupus, meaning "wolf". Its Portuguese and Galician equivalent is Lopes, its Italian equivalent is Lupo, its French equivalent is Loup, its Romanian equivalent is Lupu or Lupescu, its Catalan and Valencian equivalent is Llopis and its Basque equivalent is Otxo.

Root Element
Lopez
Core Meaning
"A municipality of Quezon, Philippines."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Lopez

L 3
O 6
P 7
E 5
Z 8
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Lopez in Numbers

90 US bearers
1982 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Lopez" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A municipality of Quezon, Philippines.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~90 people named Lopez in the US. Peaked in 1982 with 9 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Lopez?

The Life Path number for Lopez is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 9.

Is Lopez a boy or girl name?

Lopez is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Lopez in the US?

Approximately 90 people in the United States are named Lopez. The name peaked in 1982 with 9 recorded uses.

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