Surname · Filipino origin
Mercado
Meaning
The surname Mercado means Market.
Origin
Filipino
Type
occupational
The origin of the surname Mercado
Mercado means “market,” for a trader or market dweller.
What kind of surname is Mercado?
Mercado is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade. It belongs to the Filipino naming tradition — you can read how Filipino surnames were formed on our Filipino last names page.
Other Filipino surnames
Other occupational surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Mercado mean?
The surname Mercado means Market. Mercado means “market,” for a trader or market dweller.
Where does the surname Mercado come from?
Mercado is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Mercado?
Mercado is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade.
What are other Filipino surnames?
Other Filipino surnames include Aquino, Bautista, Bonifacio, Del Rosario, Dela Cruz, Gatchalian.