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Contreras

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /kon.ˈtɾe.ɾas/
  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of a town in Burgos, Spain, derived from Late Latin contraria meaning "area opposite".

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Entry updated April 23, 2024

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