Tovar

Tovar is a Spanish surname with roots in the Castile and Leon region. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin word “tubarius,” which means “trumpeter” or “horn player.” The name was commonly given to those who played musical instruments during medieval times. Today, the Tovar family name can be found throughout the Spanish-speaking world and beyond, with notable individuals such as Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and Colombian painter Alejandro Obregón bearing the surname.