TheNameDBVega
TopographicMeaning
A meadow or fertile plain, derived from the Spanish word for lowland agricultural area.
Etymology
Vega comes from Spanish 'vega' meaning meadow or plain, originally a topographic surname for those living in such areas. The term has Arabic influences from the Moorish period in Spain.
About the Vega Surname
A common Spanish topographic surname indicating residence in a fertile plain or meadow. The name is particularly prevalent in Spain and throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Distribution
Widespread throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America.
Notable Bearers
Suzanne Vega (singer-songwriter), Garcilaso de la Vega (poet)