toral

Toral is a proper noun that can refer to geographic locations and to a surname. In geography, Toral appears in Spain as part of place names; the most notable example is Toral de los Vados, a municipality in the province of León in Castile and León. Other localities may incorporate Toral in their names, reflecting historical toponymic usage in the Iberian Peninsula.

As a surname, Toral is found in Spanish-speaking regions and among descendants of Iberian emigrants. It is used by individuals across various professions and countries, though it remains relatively uncommon compared with more widespread Spanish surnames.

In linguistic and encyclopedic references, Toral is generally treated as a toponymic or patronymic element rather than a term with a single, dominant meaning. The exact etymology of the surname and place-name forms is not consistently documented in public sources.