what are the parts of a spanish name like where does the fathers last name go in their childs name
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. You have a "family tree" looking at a Spanish name! Here's an example:
Each child appears at first to have 2 last names, first his father's and then his mother's. Sometimes "y" (and) is put between the 2 last names. For example:
1. El Sr. Carlos Pérez (y) Gómez marries doña MarÃa Vega (y) Gónzalez.
2. They have a son named Juan Pérez (y) Vega (or simply Juan Pérez).
3. His sister is named Adela Pérez (y) Vega (or Adela Pérez).
4. If Adela marries Leandro Fernández (y) Alvarez, her name will now be doña Adela Pérez de Fernández. The "de" means the wife "of".
Do you have the idea?
Sra
In Spanish-speaking countries, it is common for individuals to have both their father's surname and their mother's surname as part of their full name. This naming tradition is known as "apellido paterno" (paternal surname) and "apellido materno" (maternal surname).
The order of the surnames is typically as follows: **father's surname + mother's surname**. For example, if the father's surname is "García" and the mother's surname is "López," the child's full name would be "Juan García López."
It's important to note that this is the general order, but it can vary depending on the specific country or personal preference. In some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Argentina or Uruguay, the mother's surname occasionally comes first, followed by the father's surname. However, the more common practice is to place the father's surname first.
To find the answer to this question, you can learn about the naming customs of the specific Spanish-speaking country you are interested in. Additionally, you can consult reliable sources such as government websites, cultural resources, or ask an individual from that particular country about their naming convention.