Muñoz is a city located in the Philippines. While it serves as a geographical location, the name itself originates as a Spanish-language surname with a Portuguese variant known as 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.