About Alcorta
The surname Alcorta is of Basque origin and is derived from the words "altu" meaning "high" and "korta" meaning "court." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked in a high court or castle. Over time, individuals with the surname Alcorta spread across different regions, and the name became hereditary. Today, it is a relatively common surname in the Basque Country and can be found among Basque diaspora communities around the world.
The surname Alcorta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alcorta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Alcorta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Alcorta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alcorta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.