Lastanosa

Lastanosa is a surname of Basque origin. It is derived from a place name in Navarre, Spain. The name likely signifies "place of thorns" or "thorny place" based on Basque etymology, where "lats" can mean "thorns" or "brambles" and "-ano" or "-osa" are common suffixes indicating location or abundance.

The Lastanosa family, bearing this surname, has historically been associated with the nobility and gentry in the Basque region and other parts of Spain. Individuals with the surname Lastanosa have been documented in various roles throughout history, including military service, religious office, and public administration. Genealogical research can trace the distribution of the Lastanosa surname across different regions and time periods.