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Salazar

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Basque, Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /sa.la.ˈθaɾ/(European Spanish)
/sa.la.ˈsaɾ/(Latin American Spanish)
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Meaning & History

From Spanish sala meaning "hall" and Basque zahar meaning "old". It can also refer to the town of Salazar in Burgos, Spain, which is of the same origin.

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Entry updated April 23, 2024

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