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Surname meaningLopez
“Son of Lope”
OriginSpanish
TypePatronymic
First letterL
Where the name Lopez comes from
Lopez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of lope.” Lope comes from the Latin lupus (wolf).
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