Nolasco is a surname that originates from Spain. Its spelling is quite straightforward, with the stress falling on the second syllable "las." The "o" in "Nolasco" is pronounced as a short "o" sound, like "ah," while the "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "a" sound, like "cat." The "s" is pronounced with a soft "s" sound, like "s" in "measure." Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription for "Nolasco" is /nɔːˈlɑːskoʊ/.
The word "Nolasco" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval Latin name "Nolaus", which in turn comes from the Latin name "Nolanus". The origin of the Latin name is believed to be the ancient Celtic word "nouios", meaning "noble" or "renowned". Over time, the name evolved into "Nolasco" and became a surname. It is worth mentioning that "Nolasco" is also associated with the Order of Our Lady of Ransom, founded by Saint Peter Nolasco in the 13th century.