The noble surname Almagra is of Spanish descent, and appears to be of toponymic origin, derived from the place name where the original bearer first lived or owned land. The name Almagra is rooted in the Arabic language, and comes from the two words "al" and "magra" which together means "red clay." Thus, the place where the surname Almagra originated, must have had the characteristic of red clay.
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Early Origins of the Almagra family
The surname Almagra was first found in the province of Cuidad Real in the southern Regions of Spain. However, early records also show a presence of the Almagra surname in the area around the city of Cordoba.
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Early History of the Almagra family
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Almagra Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Almaguer, Almanguera, Almagra, Almagros and others.
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Early Notables of the Almagra family
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Migration of the Almagra family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan De Almagro who settled in Cartagena in 1534; Diego De Almagro who arrived in Venezuela in 1534; Juan De Almagro who came arrived in Chile in 1563.
