De la Peña

De la Peña
Origin
Meaning"Cliff, Crag, Rock; fortress or battlement"
Region of originBurgos, Castile

de la Peña or Peña is a topographic surname originally given to someone living near a cliff. It is used in Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, and Galician names. It is the 2,469th most common surname in the world and is most prevalent in the United States.

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