Zarzosa

Zarzosa is a Spanish surname and toponym.

As a surname, Zarzosa is of Spanish origin. It likely originated as a descriptive name, referring to someone who lived near a place overgrown with brambles or thorny bushes. The Spanish word "zarza" means bramble or thorny bush.

As a toponym, Zarzosa refers to several places in Spain. These include:

• Zarzosa (Burgos): A municipality located in the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León.
• Zarzosa de Río Pisuerga: A municipality located in the province of Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León.

The name, whether used as a surname or a place name, is consistently linked to areas characterized by the presence of thorny vegetation. The frequency of the surname is relatively low, suggesting a localized origin in the regions where the toponyms are found.