Magallanes
mah-gah-YAH-nes
[ma.ɣaˈʝa.nes]
The last name Magallanes has roots in Spain and Portugal.
The name gained prominence in the 16th century due to the famous Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan influenced the popularity of the surname in Spain and Portugal, and also led to its spread in colonies of those countries.