the meaning of the last name salazar is portuguese.
what is the meaning of the last name salazar?
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salazar is a surname meaning "old hall" (from castilian "sala" (hall) and basque "zahar" (old)). the name originates from the town of the same name: salazar, in northern burgos, castile. although nowadays northern burgos is not a basque-speaking region, it was during the early middle ages when the surname appeared.
salazar (surname)
a wine brand called "terras de salazar" ("lands of salazar") was approved in 2011 by the national institute. it never reached the market due to the owner's economic troubles. in 2012, the city council of salazar's hometown santa comba dão announced a brand called memories of salazar for a range of regional products, notably wine. it was rejected by the same institute for offensiveness and the possibility of public disorder. the mayor claimed the refusal was ridiculous and will not give up or drop the name salazar from future brand name proposals. he is considering submitting vineyards of salazar, as "memories" of the regime could be one reason to add to the refusal.
antónio de oliveira salazar