About Orellana
The surname Orellana is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Orellana, which is a town in the province of Badajoz, Spain. The name Orellana is believed to have originated from the Latin word "aurum" meaning "gold," and the suffix "-ana" denoting "belonging to." Therefore, the surname Orellana can be interpreted to mean "belonging to the place of gold" or "from the town of Orellana."
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The surname Orellana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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