About Magallanez
The surname Magallanez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the name Magallanes, which itself is derived from the Portuguese surname Magalhães. The name Magallanez is most commonly found in the Philippines, where it is believed to have been brought by Spanish colonizers. The surname is associated with the famous Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first circumnavigation of the globe. Therefore, the surname Magallanez is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Magallanes," and is often associated with a family's ancestral connection to the explorer or his legacy.
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The surname Magallanez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Magallanez 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 Magallanez in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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