Olaechea

Olaechea is a Basque surname of Spanish origin. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name. Specifically, Olaechea typically refers to a village or settlement in the Navarre region of Spain. The name itself is derived from the Basque elements "ola" meaning "forge" or "ironworks" and "-etxea" meaning "house." Therefore, Olaechea translates roughly to "house of the forge" or "forge house."

The surname Olaechea is found primarily in Spain and, due to historical migration patterns, in Latin American countries, particularly those with strong historical connections to Spain. Bearers of the surname can trace their ancestry back to the specific location where the name originated and may have historical connections to the ironworking industry or land ownership in that region.