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Ulloa

Ulloa is a surname of Spanish origin that is common in Spain and in many Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas. It is generally considered to be toponymic, arising from a place name in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain. Over the centuries, bearers of the name spread through the Iberian Peninsula and to the territories of the Spanish Empire, where the name became established in colonial societies and today appears across various countries.

Notable individuals bearing the surname include Antonio de Ulloa (1716–1782), a Spanish scientist, explorer, and administrator.

In addition to individuals, the surname Ulloa appears in toponymy and cultural references. It is used in

See also: Ulloa (surname).

He
participated
in
early
scientific
and
geodetic
expeditions
to
measure
meridian
lengths
and
to
study
the
Americas,
and
he
later
held
ceremonial
and
administrative
roles
within
the
Spanish
empire,
including
a
brief
period
as
governor
of
Louisiana
after
its
transfer
from
France.
Ulloa’s
work
contributed
to
the
European
understanding
of
geography,
natural
history,
and
science
during
the
18th
century.
the
names
of
places,
streets,
and
institutions
in
regions
with
historical
Spanish
influence,
often
carried
forward
in
honor
of
people
who
bore
the
surname.
The
name
continues
to
be
dispersed
widely
due
to
migration
and
historical
settlement
patterns.