Hispanic names can appear confusing because they use a slightly different format than ours. When we have own format in mind, it can be difficult to determine exactly what is a Hispanic person's last name. Our forms call for a First Name, a Middle name and a Last name. May 21, 2017 The origins of last names are from the middle ages and from people’s occupations. Last names as we know them are originally names that refer the individual’s appearance, disposition, where they used to live and commonly their father’s first name. Nowadays, last names are considered a name of reference about that specific individual’s entire existence.
Like many cultures, are derived from family names, place names, descriptive names or names of occupations. Spanish names, however, don't always follow a linear path. A person, for example may have two last names, one from their mother and one from their father. Their children may take two last names from their father and one from their mother. A woman may take only her mother's surname.Most Popular Spanish Surnames on FamilyEducation: Alcazar, Alvarez, Da RosaImage: Spanish Last Names FE-Baby Name.Pagination.