The origin of surname Godinez is the proper name Godino, which was widely used among the Goths.

Some historians argue that since Asturias moved to Portugal where he settled in Coimbra, where a gentleman named Godino down was the father of Elvira Godinez, Alboazar woman Ramirez, the son of King Ramiro II.

Alfonso Godinez was lord of Caceres.

This surname comes from the Goths a warlike people and very strong.