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Question:It means "Black Mountain". It's also a pretty common Spanish, Hispanic and Filipino name. It's not isolated to a single country and most people with the name aren't related to each other.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It means "Black Mountain". It's also a pretty common Spanish, Hispanic and Filipino name. It's not isolated to a single country and most people with the name aren't related to each other.

I have known a couple of people with that last name and they came from spain. Good luck

It literally means black mountain in Spanish.

If this is one of your family names, the best thing to know your heritage is to trace it starting with yourself and working back. Anytime you wish to do this, there are lots of good people on this board that can give you some great tips and advice. Just ask.

The same surname can come from more than one nationality. Also not everyone with the same surname is necessarily related or shares ancestors, even those of the same national origin.