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The surname Calleja is of Spanish descent and is of toponymic origin, as it is derived from a physical feature characteristic of the area where the original bearer lived or owned land. The surname Calleja is derived from the Latin "callis" and the Spanish word "calle" which means "street." In modern Spanish "calle" is the normal word for a street, but at the time when surnames were being formed it referred to something rather more modest. Thus, the family name Calleja was giving to someone who lived beside a narrow path or a cattle trail.
The surname Calleja was first found in the province of Santander, in the ancient kingdom of Castile.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Calleja research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1881 is included under the topic Early Calleja History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Calle, Calleja, Callejo, Callego, Calles, Callejón, Callejas and many more.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Calleja Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.