The noble Spanish surname Amescua is of toponymic origin. Toponymic surnames are those names which derive their origin from a particular place-name near which the original bearer lived or held land. Thus the surname Amescua means "one who hailed from Amescoa."
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Early Origins of the Amescua family
The surname Amescua was first found in the town of Amescoa la Alta or Amescoa la Baja, located in the province of Navarre.
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Early History of the Amescua family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Amescua research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1437 is included under the topic Early Amescua History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Amescua Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Amezcua, Amescua, Amescoa, Amasco and others.
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Early Notables of the Amescua family
Prominent among bearers of the family name at this time was
Sancho Días de Amescua, who, in 1437, was recognized by the noble classes of that city
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Migration of the Amescua family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernardo De Amasco who arrived in Peru in 1584.
Contemporary Notables of the name Amescua (post 1700)
Spain
