Narváez (also spelled Narvaez) is a Spanish and Basque surname of topographic or habitational origin, derived from a town in central Spain called Narváez. The name may also be related to the Basque word narba meaning 'abundant water', as toponymic surnames often refer to physical features.
Notable Bearers
The surname is borne by many prominent figures. Ramón María Narváez (1800–1868) was a Spanish general and conservative statesman who served as Prime Minister of Spain multiple times during the turbulent reign of Isabella II. Omar Narváez (born 1975) is an Argentine professional boxer who won world titles in two weight classes. Jhonatan Narváez (born 1997) is an Ecuadorian cyclist who won a stage of the Giro d'Italia.
- Meaning: Habitational, from the town of Narváez in Spain
- Origin: Spanish and Basque
- Alternate spelling: Narvaez
- Regions: Spain, Latin America
Sources: Wikipedia — Narvaez