Valdes
TopographicMeaning
Dweller in the valley.
Etymology
From Spanish 'val' meaning valley, with the suffix '-des' indicating location or possession. This is a common topographic surname found throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
About the Valdes Surname
A widespread Spanish surname derived from geographical features indicating valley dwellers. The name has numerous regional variations across Spanish-speaking territories.
Distribution
Spain, Cuba, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Ramón Valdés (actor), Zoé Valdés (writer)