Algar

Algar is a toponym and surname used in the Iberian Peninsula and in other regions with Portuguese or Spanish influence. As a place name, Algar appears in multiple locations, ranging from villages and parishes to geographic features. The exact origins of the toponym are varied and often reflect local historical circumstances, such as proximity to watercourses, landforms, or settlement patterns; in many cases, the name was adopted or adapted through centuries of linguistic change.

As a surname, Algar is borne by individuals in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking communities, and other regions with immigration of Iberian origin. Notable people with this surname live in various professional fields, though there is no single distinguished figure universally associated with the name.

In broader usage, Algar may appear in corporate, cultural, or organizational names that trace their heritage to Iberian places or families. When encountered, the term typically requires context to disambiguate among places, people, or other uses.