About Alcantra
The surname Alcantra is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Alcántara, which means "the bridge" in Arabic. It is believed to have originated from a town in Spain that was named after a Roman bridge built over the Tagus River. The surname Alcantra is therefore associated with the idea of a bridge, symbolizing connection, passage, and crossing boundaries.
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The surname Alcantra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alcantra 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 Alcantra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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