Muñoz is a city located in Mexico. While it serves as a geographical location, the name itself originates as a Spanish-language surname with a Portuguese variant, Munhoz.
The etymology of the name is derived from the Basque word "muinoa," which translates to "hill." The surname became widespread during the Reconquista period due to large-scale settlements established by citizens from Navarre and Álava in New Castile and Andalusia.