Elizondo

Elizondo is a Basque surname that originated in the town of Elizondo, located in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. The name means “at the church” in Basque, and it is believed that the first Elizondos were either priests or church officials. Today, Elizondo is a relatively uncommon surname, with the majority of individuals bearing the name residing in Mexico and the United States. Despite its rarity, Elizondo is a proud and distinguished name that reflects the Basque heritage of its bearers.