Lopez is a Spanish surname derived from the Basque word 'lopez,' which means 'son of Lopez.' It was originally given as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of a man named Lopez. The name gained prominence during the Middle Ages when it was brought to Spain by the Basques who settled in the northern regions of the country. Today, Lopez is one of the most common surnames worldwide, with significant populations found in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.
The name Lopez had periods of popularity between 1954 and 1995, with the highest number of births occurring in 1982 at nine.