TheNameDBVillacorta
TopographicMeaning
Short village or village with a short name, derived from Spanish 'villa' (village) and 'corta' (short).
Etymology
The surname combines the Spanish word 'villa' (village or estate) with 'corta' (short or cut), likely referring to a small village or a shortened settlement name. This is a topographic surname indicating origin from such a place.
About the Villacorta Surname
Villacorta is a Spanish topographic surname indicating origin from a small or shortened village. It reflects the medieval Spanish practice of naming settlements and creating hereditary surnames from place names.
Distribution
Found primarily in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown