The ancient and noble surname Almaras is of Spanish descent and appears to be of local, or toponymic, origin. Thus, it is derived from the place of residence of the initial bearer, which, in this instance, is the place name "Almaraz." The place name Almaraz is derived from the Arabic word "almarada" which signified "a sharp needle for sewing sandals."
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Early Origins of the Almaras family
The surname Almaras was first found in the district of Navalmoral, in the province of Caceres in Extremadura. The progenitor of the Almaras family is believed to have been Gomez de Almaraz who lived during the reign of King Pedro of Castille and who is mentioned in a document dated 1360.
Early History of the Almaras family
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Almaras Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Almaras, Almara and others.
Early Notables of the Almaras family
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Migration of the Almaras family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Inigo De Almaraz who arrived in America in 1527; Antonio De Almaraz who settled in the Dominican Republic in 1578; Juan De Almaraz who arrived in the Spanish Main in 1582.
