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Type Surname (from location)
Other Forms FormsAlcala, Alcalà, Arcala

Meaning & History

Derived from numerous towns with this name (fortified villages during the Moorish occupation of Spain), derived from Arabic القلعة (al-qalʿah) meaning "fortress, fortification, citadel".
Added 10/23/2021 by General9696
Edited 2/22/2025 by Felie and General9696


See Also

User submission Alcala