About Oropesa
The surname Oropesa is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Oropesa, which is a town in the province of Toledo, Spain. The name Oropesa is believed to have originated from the Latin word "aurum" meaning "gold" and the Arabic word "hisn" meaning "fortress." Therefore, the surname Oropesa can be interpreted to mean "golden fortress" or "fortress of gold." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or had some association with the town of Oropesa.
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The surname Oropesa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oropesa 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 Oropesa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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