About Pleitez
The surname Pleitez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name "Pelagius," which was a popular given name in medieval Spain. The name "Pelagius" itself has Latin roots and means "of the sea." Therefore, the surname Pleitez likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants or relatives of someone named Pelagius. Over time, the surname Pleitez has spread to various Spanish-speaking regions and may have undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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