Almenar

Meaning

A person from Almenar, a place name in Spain meaning 'place of almenas' (crenellations or fortifications).

Etymology

The surname derives from the Spanish place name Almenar, which comes from Arabic 'al-mina' (fortification) combined with Spanish elements. Multiple towns named Almenar exist in Spain, particularly in Aragon and Castile.

About the Almenar Surname

Almenar is a Spanish topographic surname derived from place names in Spain. The name reflects the Moorish influence on Spanish geography and nomenclature.

Distribution

Primarily found in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, with some presence in Latin America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Almenar Surname