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Alonso

Alonso is a Spanish given name and surname. It is the Spanish form of Alfonso and is common in Spain, Latin America, and among Spanish-speaking communities.

Etymology and forms: The name derives from the medieval given name Alfonso, which traces to Germanic roots

Usage and distribution: As a surname, Alonso ranks among the more common names in many Spanish-speaking countries.

Notable examples: Fernando Alonso, born 1981, is a Spanish Formula One driver and two-time world champion. In

See also: Alonzo (name).

and
has
been
interpreted
as
meaning
noble
and
ready
for
battle.
Variants
include
Alonzo
and
Alonso;
as
a
surname,
Alonso
is
widespread
in
the
Spanish-speaking
world.
As
a
given
name,
it
is
used
in
Spain,
Latin
America,
and
communities
influenced
by
Spanish
culture.
literature,
Alonso
Quijano
is
the
real
name
of
Don
Quixote
in
Miguel
de
Cervantes'
Don
Quixote.