About Alcantara
The surname Alcantara is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Arabic word "al-qantarah," meaning "the bridge." It is believed to have been a locational surname given to people who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name Alcantara is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and can also be found in Portuguese-speaking regions.
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The surname Alcantara is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alcantara 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 Alcantara in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alcantara using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.