Méndez (en. Mendez)

/ˈmendeθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in Spain and Latin America.
The surname Méndez is very well-known in literature.
El apellido Méndez es muy reconocido en la literatura.
A family name that may refer to an ancestor of Galician or Asturian origin.
Many Méndez have roots in Galicia.
Muchos Méndez tienen raíces en Galicia.
It can refer to an individual with the surname Méndez.
Juan Méndez is a well-known artist.
Juan Méndez es un conocido artista.

Etymology

The surname Méndez comes from the proper name Menendo, of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of Méndez
referring to someone with the surname Méndez.
de Méndez

Related Words

men
A masculine name related.
men
mendaza
A term that may refer to moderation in speaking.
mendaza

Slang Meanings

A term used in some regions to refer to a friend.
Hi, Méndez, how are you?
Hola, Méndez, ¿cómo estás?
In certain contexts, it can be used as a synonym for 'dude' or 'guy'.
That Méndez always arrives late.
Ese Méndez siempre llega tarde.