Alcantaro

Meaning

Derived from Alcántara, a town in Spain, with the suffix -o indicating origin.

Etymology

The surname originates from the place name Alcántara in Extremadura, Spain, combined with the Spanish/Portuguese locative suffix -o. Alcántara itself derives from Arabic 'al-qantara' meaning 'the bridge'.

About the Alcantaro Surname

A topographic surname derived from the Spanish town of Alcántara, which has Arabic origins meaning 'the bridge'. The name reflects the geographic and cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Distribution

Primarily found in Spain and Portugal.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented historical figures

People with the Alcantaro Surname