Discover people named Maria Correa Jimenez

The last name Correa Jimenez has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it is believed to have first appeared. The surname "Correa" is derived from the Spanish word "correa," meaning "belt" or "strap," which may have originally referred to someone who made or sold belts, or it could denote a geographical feature, such as a place where belts were made. The addition of "Jimenez" indicates a patronymic lineage, meaning "son of Jimeno," with "Jimeno" itself being a diminutive of the name "Gimeno," which has roots in the Visigothic name "Himeno," meaning "the one who is ready." Variations of the surname can be found across different Spanish-speaking countries, with spellings such as "Correa" remaining consistent, while "Jimenez" may appear as "Jiménez" in some regions, reflecting regional accents and orthographic conventions. The surname is prevalent in Latin America, where many descendants of Spanish colonizers carry it, and it often signifies a connection to family heritage and regional identity.