Most Common Surname in Uruguay: Rodríguez

According to Forebears.io and Uruguayan civil registry data, Rodríguez is the most frequent surname in Uruguay.

Statistics

• Bearers: ~197,000 individuals
• Population Share: ~5.7% (of ~3.5M total)
• Origin: Patronymic "son of Rodrigo" (Visigothic *Hrodric* "famous ruler")

Top 5 Surnames in Uruguay

1. Rodríguez
2. González
3. García
4. Fernández
5. López

All are Spanish patronymics, reflecting the country's colonial and migratory history. The pattern mirrors Argentina and much of the Hispanic world.