If someone has the last name "Candelaria", what may be their nationali

Question:I know someone with this last name and can not figure out what their ancestry may be based on looks alone.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I know someone with this last name and can not figure out what their ancestry may be based on looks alone.

Although it's rude and exhibits bad manners, ask the person his nationality, if you think it will enlighten your life to have that information.

Spanish, Portuguese, or South American

Hispanic! [Mexican, Spanish, Puerto Rican, Latin American, etc]

many origins
The meaning of the name Candelaria is Candle
The origin of the name Candelaria is Spanish
Candelaria is also a pagan holliday 'Imbolc' (IM-BULK) that is celebrated throughout most of Mexico on February 2nd.
Candelaria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. Also Nelson candelaria is a sex offender in Ny and he is hispanic

Vowels on the end of a surname are a dead giveaway for Italians.

most probably from the spanish speaking world

I did a quick search and it seems to be a popular first name and last name oof Hispanic origin, and it looks like it is also a Scottish surname, also gives a history and coat of arms (very pretty!) Just google Candelaria, surname origin, and that's what pops uo. Hope it helps!

I know some one who has the last name Candelaria and she is an American, Puerto Rican ethnicity.