Albuquerque

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Portuguese
Pronounced Pron. /aɫ.bu.ˈkɛɾ.kɨ/(European Portuguese) /aw.bu.ˈkɛx.ki/(Brazilian Portuguese)

Meaning & History

From the name of the Spanish town of Alburquerque, near the Portuguese border in the province of Badajoz. It is probably derived from Latin alba quercus meaning "white oak".