About Altura
The surname Altura is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "altura," meaning "height" or "elevation" in both languages. It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived in or near a high or elevated area. The name Altura may also have been used metaphorically to denote someone of lofty stature or noble character.
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The surname Altura is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altura 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 Altura is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Altura in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Altura using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.