Oak trees, especially those found in California and Mexico; also used as a Spanish surname.
From Spanish 'roble' meaning oak tree, derived from Latin 'robur' (strength), because oak wood is extremely strong and durable. The term is commonly used in place names and family names throughout Spanish-speaking regions. It reflects the cultural importance of oak forests in Mediterranean-influenced landscapes.
Los Robles and similar place names across the Southwest mark where Spanish settlers found majestic oak groves—these aren't random names but landscape markers showing where indigenous and Spanish communities gathered water, wood, and acorns for food.
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