About Alguera
The surname Alguera is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "alguero," which means "seaweed gatherer" or "seaweed harvester" in Catalan. It is a locational surname typically associated with the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who collected or harvested seaweed, which was used for various purposes such as fertilizer, food, or even as a traditional remedy.
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The surname Alguera is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alguera 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 Alguera in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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