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Comment: The text is unsourced, and the list has just one Wikipedia entry. ChrysGalley (talk) 10:41, 2 August 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: NaikDeh2419 NaikDeh2419 (talk) 10:24, 2 August 2026 (UTC)
Almazar is a surname of Spanish and Arabic origin. While sharing historical roots with related Iberian surnames, Almazar is distinctly established as a standalone family name, most notably concentrated in the Philippines and among Hispanic communities in the United States.
Etymology and origin
[edit]The surname Almazar is a toponymic name derived from Spanish, originating from the Arabic term al-manẓar (المنظر), which translates to "watchtower", "viewpoint", or "lookout point".
During the period of Al-Andalus in the Iberian Peninsula, the term was used to describe places or fortifications situated on elevated observation sites. Following the Reconquista, it adapted into Spanish family naming conventions.
During the Spanish colonial period in the 19th century, the name was widely distributed in the Philippines following the decree of the Catálogo alfabético de apellidos (1849), making Almazar a prominent surname in Luzon regions, particularly in Laguna, Batangas, and Bataan.
Notable people with the surname Almazar
[edit]Notable individuals specifically bearing the surname Almazar include:
- Raymond Almazar (born 1989), Filipino professional basketball player for the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
- Farrah Almazar, Filipino local government official and politician from Laguna.
- Aura M. Almazar, academician and legal scholar in the Philippines.
See also
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[edit]Category:Surnames of Spanish origin Category:Surnames of Arabic origin Category:Filipino surnames of Spanish origin
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