Montalbán
Montalbán is a Spanish-language surname and toponym. The name is generally understood to derive from mont, meaning “mountain” or “hill,” combined with albán, from albus, meaning “white,” and likely referred to a white hill or summit. As a place name, Montalbán has been used for several locations in Spain and for communities in other Spanish-speaking regions, reflecting the common practice of naming settlements after local geographic features.
In addition to its toponymic use, Montalbán functions as a family name carried by descendants across the
Notable figures bearing the surname include Ricardo Montalbán (1920–2009), a Mexican-born American actor known for a
Today, Montalbán remains encountered as both a surname and a place-based designation in various regions influenced