TheNameDBBelaunde
TopographicMeaning
One from a place called Belaunde or a variant of Basque place-name elements.
Etymology
Likely derived from Basque geographical elements, possibly 'bela' (white) and 'unde' (wide or broad). The surname appears to have topographic or locational origins in the Basque region.
About the Belaunde Surname
A Basque-origin surname with significant historical presence in Peru, likely introduced through Spanish colonial settlement. The name is associated with Peruvian political and social prominence.
Distribution
Concentrated in Peru and Spain, particularly in Basque regions and their colonial extensions.
Notable Bearers
Fernando Belaúnde Terry (Peruvian president)