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Surname Valdés (Valdes , Valdez , Valdés , among others...) , globally, is a widespread cognomen. The last name Valdés is characteristic of Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Panama, where it is a common surname, the Dominican Republic, and Paraguay (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, this name is the most popular in Mexico, Philippines, and the United States. Much less frequently, Valdés is the forename as well as the last name.