Alvear

Alvear is a surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from the word "alveo," meaning a channel or conduit, potentially referring to a geographical feature near an ancestor's home. It is also the name of several places in Spain and Argentina. Alvear, Spain is a municipality in the province of Badajoz, within the autonomous community of Extremadura. In Argentina, Alvear is a town in the General San Martín Department of the province of Corrientes, and also a district in the La Plata Partido of Buenos Aires Province. Notable individuals with the surname Alvear include Marcelo Alvear, a former President of Chile, and Torcuato de Alvear, a prominent Argentine politician and the first Mayor of Buenos Aires. The name is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries.