The noble surname Anchieta is of Basquelocal origin, deriving from a geographical or man-made feature near which the first bearer lived or held land. In this case, Anchieta is derived from the Basque word "antzi," meaning "swamp" and the suffix "-eta" which is a Basque ending denoting plurality. Therefore, the original bearer of the surname Anchieta was someone who was identified by the members of his community as "one who lives by the swamps."
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Early Origins of the Anchieta family
The surname Anchieta was first found in the northern Basque country in the city of Azpeitia. Early records show that members of this family were listed among the aristocracy of Guipuzcoa. The earliest reference to this surname is that of Ochoa Ortiz de Ancheta who was recorded in Azpeitia in 1348.
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Early History of the Anchieta family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Anchieta research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1648 is included under the topic Early Anchieta History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Anchieta Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Anchieta, Anceta, Anchuta, Ancieta and others.
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Early Notables of the Anchieta family
Prominent among bearers of the family name at this time was
Juan de Anchieta, who proved his status of nobility in the Tribunal of Villarreal de Urrechu, in 1648
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Migration of the Anchieta family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Valentino Savellano Ancheta who settled in the United States.
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