Ancient history

Where did the surname Casares originate?

Casares is a toponymic surname that was first used by the inhabitants of the town of Casares, in the province of Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. It is derived from the Latin word casa, meaning "house" or "home," and the suffix -ares, which is used to indicate abundance. The surname Casares, therefore, originally meant "place of houses" or "dwelling place."