What is the origin of surname Alvarez?

The surname Alvarez is a patronymic surname of Spanish origin. It is derived from the given name Alvaro, which is itself derived from the Visigothic name Haldefred. The name Haldefred is composed of the elements "hald", meaning "half", and "fred", meaning "peace". The surname Alvarez therefore means "son of Alvaro".

The surname Alvarez is first recorded in the 9th century in the Kingdom of Asturias. It is one of the most common surnames in Spain, and it is also found in many other countries around the world, including Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, and the United States.

There are many notable people with the surname Alvarez, including:

* Juan Alvarez (1790-1867), President of Mexico

* Luis Alvarez (1911-1988), American physicist and Nobel laureate

* Walter Alvarez (born 1940), American geologist and paleontologist

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