New mexico last names

New Mexico has a rich cultural heritage, and its last names reflect the state's Spanish, Native American, and Mexican roots. Here are some common last names found in New Mexico:

Spanish and Mexican Last Names:

  1. Gonzales
  2. Martinez
  3. Lopez
  4. Garcia
  5. Sanchez
  6. Hernandez
  7. Romero
  8. Torres
  9. Trujillo
  10. Vigil
  11. Montoya
  12. Sandoval
  13. Chavez
  14. Ortega
  15. Silva

Native American Last Names:

  1. Begay
  2. Begay Jr.
  3. Chee
  4. Chino
  5. Curley
  6. Greyeyes
  7. Johnson (common among Pueblo and Navajo people)
  8. Nez
  9. Nez Jr.
  10. Pinto
  11. Quetawki
  12. Rattan
  13. Sandoval (also found among Spanish and Mexican populations)
  14. Tsosie
  15. Yazzie

Other Last Names Found in New Mexico:

  1. Allen
  2. Brown
  3. Campbell
  4. Clark
  5. Davis
  6. Ellis
  7. Fisher
  8. Garcia (also found among Spanish and Mexican populations)
  9. Hall
  10. Harris
  11. Johnson
  12. Lewis
  13. Martin
  14. Miller
  15. Nelson

Unique Last Names Found in New Mexico:

  1. Abeyta
  2. Archuleta
  3. Barela
  4. Cervantes
  5. Cordova
  6. Duran
  7. Gallegos
  8. Griego
  9. Lucero
  10. Madrid
  11. Montaño
  12. Padilla
  13. Perea
  14. Quintana
  15. Salazar

These are just a few examples of the many last names found in New Mexico. The state's cultural diversity has resulted in a rich tapestry of surnames, reflecting the influences of Spanish, Native American, Mexican, and other cultures.