Montoya
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Montoya is a Spanish surname. It originally comes from a hamlet near Berantevilla
in Álava
, in the
Basque region of northern Spain.
During the Reconquista
, it extended southwards throughout Castille
and Andalusia
.
The name roughly translates to mean hills and valleys.
It has become more frequent among Gitanos than among the general Spanish population.
People with the surname Montoya include:
Christopher Montoya, known as "Magic hands", basketball player for the Singapore Slingers
Fictional characters:
Berantevilla
Berantevilla is a town and municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, northern Spain.-External links:*...
in Álava
Álava
Álava is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lord of Álava. Its capital city is Vitoria-Gasteiz which is also the capital of the autonomous community...
, in the
Basque region of northern Spain.
During the Reconquista
Reconquista
The Reconquista was a period of almost 800 years in the Middle Ages during which several Christian kingdoms succeeded in retaking the Muslim-controlled areas of the Iberian Peninsula broadly known as Al-Andalus...
, it extended southwards throughout Castille
Castile (historical region)
A former kingdom, Castile gradually merged with its neighbours to become the Crown of Castile and later the Kingdom of Spain when united with the Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Navarre...
and Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
.
The name roughly translates to mean hills and valleys.
It has become more frequent among Gitanos than among the general Spanish population.
People with the surname Montoya include:
- Al MontoyaAl MontoyaÁlvaro "Al" Montoya is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft after a three-year career with the University of Michigan...
(born 1985), American ice hockey goaltender in the American Hockey League - Aldo Montoya, a former ring persona of American professional wrestler Peter PolacoPeter PolacoPeter Joseph Polaco is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Justin Credible. He is also known for his earlier stint with the WWF under the ringname Aldo Montoya...
(born 1973) - Carlos MontoyaCarlos MontoyaCarlos Montoya was a prominent Flamenco guitarist and a founder of the modern-day popular Flamenco style of music.His unique style and successful career, despite all odds, have left a great legacy for modern day Flamenco...
(1903–1993), Spanish flamenco guitarist and son of Ramón Montoya - Craig MontoyaCraig MontoyaCraig Montoya is the American bassist of Castella and Tri-Polar and former bassist of Everclear.-Early life:...
(born 1970), American rock musician - Diego León Montoya SánchezDiego Leon Montoya SanchezDiego León Montoya Sánchez , also known as Don Diego, is a former Colombian crime boss leader of the Norte del Valle drug cartel...
, Colombian cocaine trafficker on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list - José MontoyaJosé MontoyaJosé Montoya is a poet and an artist from Sacramento, California. He is one of the most influential Chicano bilingual poets. He has published many well-known poems in anthologies and magazines...
(born 1932), Chicano bilingual poet - Joseph MontoyaJoseph MontoyaJoseph Manuel Montoya was a Democratic U.S. Senator for the State of New Mexico from 1964 until 1977.-Education:...
(1915–1978), U.S. Senator from New Mexico - Juan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo Montoya Roldán is a Colombian race car driver known internationally for participating and winning in Formula One and CART race competitions. He has enjoyed great success. Currently, he competes in NASCAR, driving the #42 Target Chevrolet Impala for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in the Sprint...
(born 1975), Colombian motor racing NASCAR driver and former Formula One driver - Matilde MontoyaMatilde MontoyaMatilde Petra Montoya Lafragua was assumedly the first female physician in Mexico, who held an academic degree, although there are hints, that there was a further female student of medicine around 1877, named Zenaida Ucounkoff.- Biography :Montaya completed school education at the age of 12, and...
(1859–1939), presumingly the first female physician in Mexico, who held an academic degree - Ramón MontoyaRamón MontoyaRamón Montoya , Flamenco guitarist and composer.Born into a family of Gitano cattle traders, Ramón Montoya used earnings from working in the trade to buy his first guitar...
(1880–1949), Spanish flamenco guitarist and father of Carlos Montoy - Las Hermanas MontoyaLas Hermanas MontoyaThe Montoya Sisters, AKA Las Hermanas Montoya, were a Latin music singing group consisting of four sisters; Mercedes, Ofelia, Emilia and Esther.-History:...
, RCA/Victor recording artists. Latin Sister Singing Group - Lee Arnold Montoya, CEO/President Ace Drywall & Painting Inc
- Nadal Montoya Jr., Manager of The Freakin Ricans
- Adam Montoya, also known as Seananners, Machinima employee and youtube celebrity.
Christopher Montoya, known as "Magic hands", basketball player for the Singapore Slingers
Fictional characters:
- Carmelita Montoya Fox, fictional female INTERPOL bounty hunter from the Sly Cooper series of video games
- Fritz Montoya, character in the Honorverse
- Inigo MontoyaInigo MontoyaInigo Montoya is a fictional character in William Goldman's 1973 novel The Princess Bride. In Rob Reiner's 1987 film adaptation he was portrayed by Mandy Patinkin. In both the book and the movie, he resided in the fictional country of Florin but came from Spain...
, fencer from William Goldman’s novel The Princess Bride and the movie from the novel - Nemi Montoya, Norwegian comic book character
- Renee MontoyaRenee MontoyaRenee Montoya is a fictional comic book character published by DC Comics. The character was initially created for Batman: The Animated Series, and was preemptively introduced into mainstream comics before the airing of her animated debut in 1992....
, police detective in DC Comics’ Gotham City Police Department - Josefina Montoya, American GirlAmerican GirlAmerican Girl is a line of dolls, books, and accessories.American Girl may also refer to:* American Girl , a magazine published by the American Girl company* American Girl , a 2002 American film...
character residing in Santa Fe in 1824