Mercado

Mercado is a Spanish and Portuguese surname that is of toponymic origin, derived from the Latin word mercatus, which means market or commercial activity. The surname is quite common in areas that were historically under Spanish and Portuguese influence, such as the Philippines, Latin America, and Southern Europe.

Distribution:

The surname Mercado is prevalent in countries like the Philippines, Spain, Portugal, and various Latin American countries due to their historical ties with the Spanish and Portuguese empires. In the United Kingdom, the surname Mercado is relatively rare but has been brought over by individuals with ancestral ties to regions where the name is more common.

Notable People:

Coat of Arms:

A traditional coat of arms for the Mercado surname features symbols associated with commerce and trade, such as ships, bags of merchandise, or scales. These emblems reflect the etymological origins of the name, signifying a family's involvement in market-related activities.

Summary:

The surname Mercado is a testament to the historical and cultural legacy of Spanish and Portuguese influence in various parts of the world. While not as common in the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Mercado may have ancestral connections to regions where the name holds greater prominence.

There are approximately 243 people named Mercado in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Mercado.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Danilo
  • David
  • Gary
  • Jack
  • Juan
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Richard
  • Simon

Female

  • Amy
  • And
  • Chloe
  • Jacqueline
  • Kim
  • Lea
  • Lina
  • Lisa
  • Maria
  • Nadya
  • Philippa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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