There are
1313
Gamarras in the USA
Gamarra is the
20263rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gamarra

FelipeSantiago

Felipe Santiago Salaverry Gamarra (October 3, 1805 – February 18, 1836) was a Peruvian soldier and politician who served as the President of Peru from 1835 to 1836.

MarianoFelipe

Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán Gamarra (1821–1886) was a Peruvian geographer, diplomat, and historian who published numerous works on the geography, history, and culture of Peru.

JoséFélix

José Félix Iguaín Gamarra (1843–1927) was a Paraguayan politician and military officer who served as the President of Paraguay from 1887 to 1890.

PedroGamarra

Pedro Gamarra (born 1964) is a Paraguayan football coach and former player who represented Paraguay in international competitions as a midfielder.

PedroPablo

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Gamarra (born October 3, 1938), commonly known as PPK, is a Peruvian economist and politician who served as the President of Peru from 2016 to 2018.

MiguelGamarra

Miguel Gamarra (born 1990) is a Peruvian football midfielder who has played for various clubs in Peru and internationally, representing the Peruvian national team.

Beniciodel

Benicio del Toro Gómez-Gamarra (born February 19, 1967) is a Puerto Rican actor and film producer who has won numerous awards for his performances in films such as 'Traffic' and 'Che.'

AndrésGamarra

Andrés Gamarra (1799–1841) was a Bolivian military officer and political figure who played a role in the early years of Bolivia's independence from Spain.

FranciscoJavier

Francisco Javier de Gamarra (1785–1841) was a Peruvian military officer and politician who served as the President of Peru on two occasions and played a key role in Peruvian politics during the early 19th century.

JorgeMario

Jorge Mario Gamarra Chumpitaz (born August 14, 1949) is a Peruvian retired football player and coach who is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in Peruvian football history.

Gamarra Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Gamarra is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Basque word 'gamar,' which means 'clover' or 'holly.' The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a place with clovers or hollies.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Gamarra is most commonly found in Peru, where it is one of the most common surnames. It is also found in other Spanish-speaking countries, such as Paraguay and Bolivia, due to historical connections and migrations.
VariationsVariations of the surname Gamarra include Gamarro, Gamerra, Gamarella, Gamara, Gamarr, Gamarru, Gamaro, and Gamarray.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been migrations of people with the surname Gamarra from Spain to the Americas, particularly during the colonial period and subsequent waves of immigration. The name has since become established in various countries in Latin America.