What is the origin of the last name Luz?

The surname Luz is of Spanish, Portuguese, and Jewish (Sephardic) origin. It is derived from the Spanish word "luz," meaning "light." It may have been used as a nickname for someone who had a bright or shining personality, or as a topographic name for someone who lived near a source of light or illumination. Alternatively, it may have been adopted as a surname by Jewish families forced to convert to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition.

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