The surname Alcalá, along with its variations such as Alcalà and Arcala, has its origins in the Spanish and Catalan languages. It is derived from the Arabic term "al-qalʿah," which translates to "the citadel" or "fortification." This etymology reflects the historical influence of Arabic culture and language in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly during the period of Moorish rule.
Ranked #2029 nationally, Alcala was recorded 17758 times in Census. It's not a rare surname, but far from the most common — roughly 6 per 100,000 Americans bear it.
Our database contains over 1084 people with the last name Alcala. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, California. We have over 2 unique first names combined with the last name Alcala in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Maria, Jose.
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