About Alcanta
The surname Alcanta is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "alcántara," which means "bridge" in Spanish. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have lived near or worked on a bridge. The surname Alcanta is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Philippines, where it may have been brought by Spanish colonizers.
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The surname Alcanta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alcanta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Alcanta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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