Alcorta (surname)

Alcorta is a Basque surname of toponymic origin, meaning it is derived from a place name. The name originates from the Basque word "alkorta," which translates roughly to "alder enclosure" or "alder garden," referring to a place where alder trees grow, often enclosed or cultivated.

The surname is found primarily in the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between Spain and France. Over time, families bearing the name Alcorta migrated to other parts of the world, including Latin America, particularly Argentina.

Variants of the surname may exist, reflecting regional dialectal differences or orthographic changes over centuries. The distribution of the Alcorta surname today reflects historical migration patterns and population movements.