Cognomen Алькантара (Alcantara 
, Alcántara , Alkantara 
) , all over the world, is a widespread family name. The cognomen Алькантара is habitual in the Dominican Republic, where it is a common surname, Dominica, where it is quite a common surname, and Philippines (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it most frequently occurs in Brazil, Philippines, and Mexico. Much less frequently, Алькантара is the forename as well as the last name.