TheNameDBIglesias
TopographicMeaning
Derived from the Spanish word 'iglesia' meaning church.
Etymology
The surname originated as a topographic name for someone living near or working at a church. It may also have developed as an occupational name for a church official or servant.
About the Iglesias Surname
A common Spanish surname with strong presence in Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. The name reflects the prominence of the Catholic Church in medieval Spanish society.
Distribution
Primarily Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Galicia and Castile.
Notable Bearers
Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias