In Spanish-speaking countries, people typically have two surnames:
* Primer apellido (first surname): This is usually the father's surname.
* Segundo apellido (second surname): This is usually the mother's surname.
For example, if someone's full name is "María García Rodríguez", then:
* García is the "primer apellido" (father's surname)
* Rodríguez is the "segundo apellido" (mother's surname)