Ancient history

What is the origin of surname Vazquez?

The surname Vázquez (or Vásquez) is of Spanish origin and is patronymic in nature, meaning derived from the name of the father or male ancestor. In this case, it means "son of Vasco or Vascu". Basque is a Spanish name that comes from the Basque word "eneko" meaning "little lord" or "the little Basque". The name was borne by a powerful chieftain in the 8th century and thus its prestige extended widely throughout Spain and Portugal. Vasco is the Spanish version of the Basque name Eneko.