Lapuerta

Lapuerta is a surname of Spanish origin. The name is typically topographic, derived from the Spanish words "la" (the) and "puerta" (door or gate), indicating a person who lived near a prominent gate, such as a city gate or the gate to a large estate. As a surname, Lapuerta has been recorded across Spain and disseminated through Spanish emigration to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America. The name may also appear with variations in spelling depending on regional pronunciation and record-keeping practices over time. Records of individuals with this surname can be found in historical documents such as census records, parish registers, and immigration manifests.