About Calatayud
The surname Calatayud is of Spanish origin and is derived from the name of a town in the province of Zaragoza, Spain. The name Calatayud is believed to have Moorish origins, as the town was once under Moorish rule. The name is a combination of the Arabic words "qal'a" meaning "fortress" and "ayyub" meaning "Job," possibly referring to a fortress or stronghold associated with the biblical figure Job. Therefore, the surname Calatayud can be interpreted to mean "fortress of Job" or "Job's stronghold."
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The surname Calatayud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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