There are several celebrities and famous people with the last name Álvarez. Some of the best known perform their function in science, sport and art:
- José Álvarez Cubero: Spanish sculptor.
- Edward “Eddie” Álvarez: American fighter, expert in mixed martial arts.
- Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez: Mexican boxer.
- Carlos Álvarez: Spanish baritone and opera singer.
- Jorge Álvarez: Argentine journalist.
- Luis Walter Álvarez: American physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968.
- Pedro Alvarez: Dominican baseball player.
- Carlos “Chacho” Álvarez: Argentine politician.
- Jorge Montt Álvarez: former president of Chile.
- Gregorio Álvarez: Argentine doctor, historian and writer. The Alvarezsaurus dinosaur was named after him as a tribute.
Genealogy and resources
To learn more about the Álvarez surname, make a family tree or know your ancestors, there are different resources available. Some of the genealogy pages that offer information about the last name Álvarez are:
- DistantCousin.com: On this site there are free databases where you can find other people with the last name Alvarez.
- FamilySearch – This site provides access to millions of free historical records and family trees for the Alvarez surname.
- Genealogy Forum: within this forum, within the Álvarez family, you can find other people with the same last name, research common ancestors or make inquiries.
