Morata

Morata is a Spanish surname and a toponym. As a surname, it is best known for Álvaro Morata (born 1992), a Spanish professional footballer who has played for major European clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, and Atlético Madrid, and who has represented the Spain national team in international competitions. The name is of Spanish origin and is found among families in Spain and in Spanish-speaking communities abroad.

Morata de Jalón is a municipality in the province of Zaragoza, within the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. Located in the northeastern part of the country, Morata de Jalón forms part of Spain’s diverse geographic and cultural landscape and reflects the historical settlement patterns of the region.

In addition to a surname and a place name, Morata can appear in other toponymic or family-name contexts in Spanish-speaking regions. The term, therefore, embodies both a personal surname and a geographic identifier, illustrating how names migrate between people and places.