Arévalos

Arévalos is a Spanish surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it originated as a name derived from an ancestor's given name. The name Arévalo is believed to be derived from the Visigothic personal name "Arevaldus," composed of the elements "arja" meaning "noble" or "honorable" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "power." Thus, the surname likely signifies "son of Arevaldus" or "descendant of a noble ruler."

The surname is most common in Spain and Latin America, particularly in countries like Guatemala, Argentina, and Mexico. Individuals with the surname Arévalos can trace their ancestry back to Spain, where the name first originated.

Notable people with the surname Arévalos include:

• Juan José Arévalo (1904-1990): Former President of Guatemala.
• Bernardo Arévalo (born 1961): Current President of Guatemala, and son of Juan José Arévalo.

The surname may also appear with variations in spelling, though these are less common.