List of Sephardic Jewish surnames


Sephardic Jews have a diverse repertoire of surnames, with some originating in the Iberian Peninsula before the 1490s expulsions. Others were adopted afterward, either by Marrano families during forced conversions or by those returning to Judaism in their new centers of migration. Additionally, many Sephardic surnames were created or adapted in the countries where they resettled.
Common categories of Sephardic surnames include patronymic surnames, those derived from place names, and terms related to occupations, physical appearance, and other characteristics.