The surname Almanzan is the name of a noble family whose roots are Spanish, but has been greatly influenced by the Moorish occupation of the region during the early Middle Ages. The word "almanza" comes from the Arabic words "al-mansa" meaning "the house."
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Early Origins of the Almanzan family
The surname Almanzan was first found in the judicial district of Sahagún, province of León. The surname Almanzan was taken from a village of the same name. Its progenitor was Don Lope Díaz de Cinfontes, who took the name "Almanza" for possessing the Lordship of this village. Don Lope was also the Master Guard of the King and is laid to rest in the Grand Chapel of Sotnobal. Over his sepulcher is written the following epitaph: "Here lies Lope Diaz de Cinfontes, Lord of Almanza; God have mercy on his soul..."
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Early History of the Almanzan family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Almanzan research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1393, 1533, 1568, 1580, 1581 and 1583 are included under the topic Early Almanzan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Almanzan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Almansa, Almanzan and others.
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Early Notables of the Almanzan family
Prominent among bearers of the Almanzan family name at this time was Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza (died 1583), the fourth viceroy of New Spain (1568 to 1580) and later viceroy of Peru (1581 to... Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Almanzan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Almanzan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco Almanza who emigrated to Peru in 1555; Gregorio De Almansa who sailed to Cuba in 1565; Brianda de Almansa who arrived in New Spain in 1571; and Juan de Almanza who settled in Peru in 1584. Later settlers included Juan Almansa who emigrated to Puerto Rico in 1838..
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