The surname Gonzales is of patronymic origin meaning son of, or descendant of Gonzalo. The personal name Gonzalo is derived from the Visigoth name Gundesaelf meaning "battle-elf." The surname GOnzales is first recorded in the region of Castile in north central Spain as early as the 8th Century. Gonzales is the 108th most common name in the United States where bearers claim descent from both Spanish and Portuguese families of the name. There are more than 195,000 people with the last name Gonzales living in The United States today.

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