Where does the name Gutierrez come from?

The surname Gutierrez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Gutierre, which itself is a variant of the name Gautier. The name Gautier is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "wald," meaning "rule," and "hari," meaning "army." Over time, the name Gutierrez became a common surname in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.