Ancient history

From what country did the surname Candelaria originate?

The surname Candelaria originated in Spain. It is a toponymic surname, which means that it is derived from the name of a place. In this case, the surname Candelaria is derived from the name of the town of Candelaria in Tenerife, Canary Islands. The town of Candelaria is named after the Virgin of Candelaria, a statue of the Virgin Mary that is said to have been found on the island by two Guanche shepherds in the 14th century. The Virgin of Candelaria is the patron saint of the Canary Islands, and her feast day is celebrated on February 2.