The distinguished Spanish surname Altamiros is of toponymic origin, that is, it belongs to that category of surnames which derive their origin from the name of the place in which the original bearer of the name was born or resided. In this instance, the surname Altamiros comes directly from Altamiros or Altamira. The place name Altamiro is formed by the combination of two Spanish words, "alta," meaning "high," and "mira," meaning "view," possibly referring to the high view observed from that topographical point.
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Early Origins of the Altamiros family
The surname Altamiros was first found in various places located in the Spanish provinces of Vizcaya and Caceres.
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Early History of the Altamiros family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Altamiros research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1551, 1590, 1619, 1620, 1625 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Altamiros History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Altamiros Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Altamira, Altamiros, Altamyrano and others.
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Early Notables of the Altamiros family
Prominent among bearers of the Altamiros family name at this time was Don Pedro de Anda Altamirano (c. 1551-1619), a Spanish conquistador, judge, and colonizer of New Spain. As a captain in the Spanish Colonial Army, de Anda helped lead the Spanish conquest of... Another 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Altamiros Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Altamiros family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hernando Altamyrano who emigrated to Rio de la Plata in 1535; Hernando Altamirano who arrived in New Spain in 1553; Fransico Altamirano who sailed for Peru in 1569.
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