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Etymology of Altamirano

What does the name Altamirano mean?

The distinguished Spanish surname Altamirano 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 Altamirano 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.

Early Origins of the Altamirano family

The surname Altamirano was first found in various places located in the Spanish provinces of Vizcaya and Caceres.

Early History of the Altamirano family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Altamirano research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1551, 1590, 1619, 1620, 1625 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Altamirano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Altamirano Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Altamira, Altamiros, Altamyrano and others.

Early Notables of the Altamirano family

  • 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 the Baji­...
  • Jerónimo Altamirano, born in Madrid in 1620, was an influential politician; and Diego Francisco Altamirano (1625-1715), was a Jesuit and author, born in Madrid

Altamirano Ranking

the United States, the name Altamirano is the 6,283rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Altamirano migration to the United States +



Altamirano Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jesus Altamirano, aged 22, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of New York" in 1879 2
  • Jesus Altamirano, aged 45, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of New York" in 1879 2
  • D. Altamirano, aged 39, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Touraine" in 1892 2
  • D. Altamirano, aged 39, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Touraine" in 1892 2
Altamirano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Matilde Altamirano, aged 45, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Morro Castle" in 1915 2
  • Matilde Altamirano, aged 20, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Morro Castle" in 1915 2
  • Jorge Altamirano, aged 19, Mexican settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Morro Castle" in 1915 2
  • Rafael Altamirano, aged 29, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Montevideo" in 1919 2
  • Angelica Altamirano, aged 26, Uruguayan settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vasari" in 1920 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Altamirano (post 1700) +

  • Ben D. Altamirano (1930-2007), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Mexico State Senate 25th District, 1971-85 3
  • Porfirio Altamirano Ramírez (b. 1952), nicknamed "El Guajiro," a Nicaraguan former professional baseball right-handed middle relief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1982–83) and Chicago Cubs (1984), inducted into the Nicaraguan Sports Hall of Fame, on August 2, 1994
  • Division General Luis Altamirano Talavera (1867-1938), Chilean military officer, minister, Vice President of the Republic and finally President of the Government Junta of Chile between 1924 and 1925
  • Ignacio Manuel Altamirano Basilio (1834-1893), Mexican radical liberal writer, journalist, teacher and politician who wrote Clemencia (1869), often considered to be the first modern Mexican novel
  • Héctor Altamirano Escudero (b. 1977), Mexican former professional footballer and current manager of Liga MX club Querétaro, nicknamed "El Pity"
  • Fernando Altamirano (1848-1908), Mexican physician, botanist and naturalist, born in Aculco, studied in Querétaro, founder and the director of the Instituto Medico Nacional from 1888 to 1908
  • Frederick "Eric" Altamirano (b. 1966), former Filipino basketball player and he formerly the assistant coach of the Alaska Aces
  • Brother Armin Altamirano Luistro FSC (b. 1961), Filipino Lasallian Brother who served as secretary of the Department of Education of the Philippines under President Benigno Aquino III
  • Carlos Anibal Altamirano Argüello (1942-2015), Ecuadorian Roman Catholic bishop
  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

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