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Etymology of Ontiver

What does the name Ontiver mean?

The distinguished surname Ontiver is of Spanish origin. It is derived from the place of residence of the original bearer. In this case, the surname Ontiver derives from the Marquisate of Ontiveros, lands which were first granted to this family in 1677. The place name derives from the Basque word "ote, ota" meaning "stock, vine" and Latin word "verus" meaning "true, real, genuine."

Early Origins of the Ontiver family

The surname Ontiver was first found in the province of La rioja in the mountainous regions of Castile and Leon.

Early History of the Ontiver family

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Ontiver Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hontiveros, Ontivero, Ontiver, Hontivo and others.

Early Notables of the Ontiver family

  • was the Ontiveros family of La Rioja

Migration of the Ontiver family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan De Ontiveros who settled in Peru in 1534; Alonso De Ontiveros who came to New Spain in 1561; Cristobal De Ontiveros who sailed to New Granada in 1569.



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