Almaguer
A Spanish-language surname likely tied to a place name, most notably the town of Almaguer in Spain.
The #5,751 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 51,261 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Almaguer is most likely a habitational surname, originally given to someone from a place called Almaguer. The best-known source is Almaguer in the province of Cuenca, Spain. As with many Spanish surnames of this type, the name literally points back to geographic origin rather than to a personal trait or occupation.
History
The surname is found in Spanish-speaking regions and later in Latin America and the United States through migration. In the U.S., it is especially associated with Hispanic communities. Because it is uncommon, it usually reflects family origin from a specific Spanish or colonial-era line rather than multiple unrelated creations.
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Fun fact
The name is uncommon enough that in the U.S. it remains closely linked to a relatively small number of family lines, which can make it especially useful for genealogical tracing.