where can I found out where my last name comes from originally?

Question

my last name is Anglès and was wandering whether is was French because I am French and my parents also. Or Spanish from spain because we think it is a city close to Barcelona. any sources would help thanks?

Answer 1

Anglès is not french or spanish, is atalan, the language spoken in Catalunia, and the meaning is "english".

"Spain has the majority of active Catalan speakers. It is spoken or understood by as many as 12 million people who live not only in Andorra and Spain, but also in parts of France (most of Pyrénées Orientales) and in the city of Alghero in Sardinia, Italy."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_language

So, being your family from a city close from Barcelona, the capital of Catalunia, explains the origin of your surname.

Answer 2

Yes, it's true, all last names have a meaning. The oldest theory is that they came from what a man worked at or where he was from, and sometimes both.

I worked with a man years ago whose name was La-Point.
meaning simply ---the place!
My name in french means one who hates his job.......Go figure, I'm retired!

Answer 3

Angles is French for English. If it were Spanish, it would be Ingles.

Answer 4

according to this it was originally english but i am sure if you searched your family background you would find a better response. though the name itself originates in england.