Muralles

Muralles is a Catalan surname, primarily found in the region of Catalonia, Spain. It is a topographic surname derived from the Catalan word "muralla," meaning "city walls" or "ramparts." The surname likely originated with individuals who lived near or worked on city walls, or who were associated with settlements surrounded by defensive walls. Variations in spelling, though less common, may exist depending on historical transcription practices. As a surname, it represents a family lineage and their connection to a specific place or characteristic feature of a settlement. Its distribution is mainly concentrated within Catalan-speaking areas.