About Obando
The surname Obando is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Obando, which is a town in the province of Cuenca, Spain. The name Obando is believed to have originated from the Latin word "vadum," meaning "ford" or "shallow water crossing." Therefore, the surname Obando likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a ford or shallow water crossing.
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The surname Obando is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obando 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 Obando in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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