History of Africa

What country did the last name cordova come from?

The last name Cordova is of Spanish origin. It is derived from the city of Cordova, which is located in the Andalusia region of Spain. The city was founded by the Romans in 169 BCE and was later the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba. The name Cordova is thought to come from the Arabic word "qurtuba", which means "bridge".