Zapatero is a Spanish-language
occupational surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community.
Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...
literally meaning "
shoemaker
Shoemaking is the process of making footwear.
Originally, shoes were made one at a time by hand, often by groups of shoemakers, or cobblers (also known as '' cordwainers''). In the 18th century, dozens or even hundreds of masters, journeymen ...
".
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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (born 1960), Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011.
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Carlos Arroyo Zapatero (born 1964), Spanish architect.
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José Ignacio Zapatero
José Ignacio Zapatero Ferreras (born 25 November 1971 in Zamora) is a Spanish former rugby union player. He plays as a prop.
Career
His first international match was against Italy at Perpignan on 21 June 1993. He was part of the 1999 Rugby Worl ...
(born 1971), Spanish rugby union player.
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Ismael Piñera Zapatero (born 1971), Spanish soccer player.
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Occupational surnames
Spanish-language surnames