TOLEDO
Toledo
Toledo is a unique British surname with origins that can be traced back to the Spanish city of the same name. This surname likely originated from a family that migrated from Spain to England, possibly during the period of Spanish influence in the 16th century. The name 'Toledo' is derived from the Latin term 'Toletum', which refers to the ancient city of Toledo in central Spain.
Those who bear the surname Toledo may have ancestors with Spanish or Sephardic Jewish heritage. Over the centuries, the surname has become established in Britain, with individuals bearing this name found in various regions across the country.
It is worth noting that the surname Toledo is relatively uncommon in Britain compared to other more traditional English surnames. However, those who carry this name often take pride in their distinctive heritage and its connections to the historic city of Toledo in Spain.
There are approximately 177 people named Toledo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Toledo.
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
- Ciro
- Francisco
- Jorge
- Jose
- Lucas
- Luis
- Marco
- Pablo
- Paul
- Pedro
- Peter
Female
- Belinda
- Claudia
- Daniela
- Jessica
- Julia
- Linda
- Maria
- Mayara
- Raquel
- Sarah