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alameda

alameda

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A family name common in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries
  • proper noun
  • /əˈlɑːmɪdə/
translation icon : Alameda
  • FTX and Alameda were also big customers.
  • Alameda Slim

Examples

  • The streets were lined with trees, and the mayor announced plans to revitalize the Alameda area for community gatherings.

  • In many Spanish-speaking countries, the surname Alameda can be traced back to historical roots.

  • During the festival, Alameda families gathered to celebrate their cultural heritage.

Surface Forms

alameda main

Etymology

Alameda as a surname comes from the same Spanish word álamo 'poplar tree', because people who lived near a poplar-lined road or grove often took that place name as their family name.