Concha is a Spanish surname of Latin origin. It was derived from the Latin word ''concha'' which means shell and is used as a topographic surname referring to those living in or near a cavity. In American Spanish it also refers to an ornamental disk of American Indian origin having a shell or flower design. It is used as a diminutive of the Spanish feminine given name Concepción. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

* David Concha (born 1996), Spanish footballer *

Elpidio Concha Elpidio Desiderio Concha Arellano (born 29 March 1963) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He has been elected to the Chamber of Deputies on two occasions, both times representing the second dis ...

(born 1963), Mexican politician *

Jairo Concha Jairo Jair Concha Gonzáles (born 27 May 1999) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Peruvian Liga 1 club Universitario de Deportes. Club career Early years Concha grew up in Huaylas in the Chorrillos District of Lima. He join ...

(born 1999), Peruvian footballer *

Jorge Pérez Concha Jorge Pérez Concha (June 5, 1908 in Guayaquil – April 1, 1995 in Guayaquil) was an Ecuadorian historian, biographer, writer, and diplomat. He wrote biographies of Eloy Alfaro, Luis Vargas Torres, and his uncle Carlos Concha Torres, among other ...

(1908–1995), Ecuadorian historian, writer, and diplomat * José de Santiago Concha (1667–1741), Spanish politician *

José Vicente Concha José Vicente Concha Ferreira (April 21, 1867 – December 8, 1929) was a Colombian politician who served as President of Colombia from 1914 to 1918. He was also a noted member of the Colombian Conservative Party.Arismendi Posada, Ignacio; ''Gobe ...

, Colombian president 1914–1918 * Juan Carlos Concha Gutiérrez (1933–2025), Chilean surgeon and politician * Likar Ramos Concha (born 1985), Colombian boxer *

Luis Concha Córdoba Luis Concha Córdoba (November 7, 1891—September 18, 1975) was a Colombian priest and Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Concha served as Archbishop of Bogotá from 1959 to 1972, before his elevation to the cardinalate in 1 ...

(1891–1975), Colombian priest * Malaquías Concha (1859–1921), Chilean lawyer and politician * Manuel Concha (born 1980), Swedish film director *

Matias Concha Hernán Matias Arsenio Concha (born 31 March 1980) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He started off his career with Malmö FF in 2000 and then represented Djurgårdens IF and VfL Bochum before returning to M ...

(born 1980), Swedish footballer * Melchor Concha y Toro (1833–1892), Chilean businessman, lawyer and politician

Given name

* Concha Alós, Concepción Alós Domingo (1926–2011), Spanish writer *

Concha Andreu Concepción "Concha" Andreu Rodríguez (born 10 March 1967) is a Spanish oenologist and politician who served as the President of La Rioja from 2019 to 2023. Since 2011 she has been a member of the Parliament of La Rioja. Biography Andreu was b ...

(born 1967), Spanish oenologist and politician *

Concha Buika María Concepción Balboa Buika (born 11 May 1972), known as Concha Buika or just Buika, is a Spanish singer. Her album ''Niña de Fuego'' was nominated for the 2008 Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year and ''La Noche Más Larga'' was nomi ...

, María Concepción Balboa Buika (born 11 May 1972), Spanish singer * Concha Calleja (born 1964), Spanish writer and journalist *

Concha Catalá Concha Catalá (1881-1968) was a Spanish actress of Basque heritage and a pioneer of early Spanish theater in the early twentieth century. Early life Concepción García Paz Catalá was born on 11 February 1880 in Bilbao, Spain. Her father wa ...

(1881–1968), Spanish actress *

Concha Espina María de la Concepción Jesusa Basilisa Rodríguez-Espina y García-Tagle, short form Concha Espina (, 15 April 1869 or 1877 or 1 April 1879 or 15 April 1879 in Santander – 19 May 1955 in Madrid), was a Spanish writer. She was nominated ...

(1870s–1955), Spanish writer *

Concha García Campoy Concepción García Campoy (28 October 1958 – 10 July 2013), also known as Concha García Campoy, was a Spanish people, Spanish radio and television journalist and personality. Career She started her professional career in 1979 as local ancho ...

(1958–2013), Spanish journalist * Concha Ibáñez (1926–2022), Spanish painter and writer * Concha Jerez (born 1941), Spanish artist * Concha Liaño, Concepción Liaño Gil (1916–2014), Spanish anarchist * Concha Meléndez (1895–1983), Puerto Rican writer *

Concha Méndez Concepción Méndez Cuesta (Madrid, 27 July 1898 – Coyoacán, Mexico, 7 December 1986) was a leading Spanish poet and dramatist and member of the Generation of '27 who became known in the literary world under the name ''Concha Mendez''. Early ...

(1898–1986), Spanish poet *

Concha Michel Concha Michel (1899–1990) was a Mexican singer-songwriter, political activist, playwright, and a researcher who published several projects on the culture of indigenous communities. She was one of the few women who performed in the corrido style ...

(1899–1990), Mexican singer and songwriter * Concha Peña Pastor, Concepción Peña Pastor (1906–1960), Spanish lawyer *

Concha Piquer María de la Concepción Piquer López (13 December 190612 December 1990), better known as Concha Piquer (and sometimes billed as Conchita Piquer), was a Spanish singer and actress. She was known for her work in the '' copla'' form, and she perfo ...

, Concepción Piquer López (1906–1990), Spanish singer * Concha Urquiza, María Concepción Urquiza del Valle (1910–1946), Mexican poet *

Concha Valdés Miranda Concha Valdés Miranda (July 16, 1928August 19, 2017) was a Cuban songwriter and performer of Cuban music. Miranda was born in Havana, Cuba. Her greatest success may have been "El que más te ha querido". It was nominated for the Grammy and th ...

(1928–2017), Cuban singer *

Concha Velasco Concepción Velasco Varona (29 November 1939 – 2 December 2023), known professionally as Concha Velasco, also Conchita Velasco, was a Spanish actress, singer, dancer, television presenter, and theatrical producer. She received numerous accolad ...

(1939–2023), Spanish actress * Concha Zardoya, María Concepción Zardoya González (1914–2004), Chilean poet

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