My last name is Meraz too. My grandparents were born in Mexico, but neither was Mexican by blood. Their parents (my great grandparents)were immigrants from Spain & France. So it's been my understanding that the name originated from Spain.
Where Does The Last Name 'Meraz' Come From?
The name "Meraz" is a Spanish name and it comes from the name Asturian-Leonese Merás, which is a habitational name from Merás in Asturies. Please visit the following link in order to get more information about its origin.
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It is a Jewish name, possibly from the Ukraine, eventually settling in Spain, and because of the Spanish Inquision, leaving Spain for Mexico.
You can go to www.geneaology.com to look through the family tree. Many of these sites are free, and can be a very rewarding search for you and your family. Hope this helps.
Well my last name is Meraz too and I got to agree with Alishan. It is a spanish name. LOL
It is a native name modified for spaniards to pronounce, meraztl of meixca