The noble Spanish surname Ronquer is of nickname origin, that is, it is derived from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the original bearer. The surname Ronquer, is derived from a regional diminutive of the Spanish word "ronco" (1220-50), derived from the Latin "raucus" meaning "hoarse (voice)," which was modified by the influence of the Spanish verb "roncar" meaning "to snore." Thus, the surname Ronquer, originated to identify a person whose voice was rather gruff or raspy.
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Early Origins of the Ronquer family
The surname Ronquer was first found in the province of Segovia in the ancient kingdom of Castile.
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Early History of the Ronquer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ronquer research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1580, 1583 and 1584 are included under the topic Early Ronquer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Ronquer Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ronquillos, Ronquer and others.
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Early Notables of the Ronquer family
Prominent among bearers of the Ronquer family name at this time was Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa (died 1583), sometimes spelled as Gonçalo Ronquillo Peñaloza, the fourth Spanish... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ronquer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Ronquer family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gonzalo Ronquillo who settled in Peru in 1560; Gonzalo Ronquillos who came to New Spain in 1567; Rodrigo Ronquillo who arrived in the Philippines with his wife, Mariana de Castaneda, and son in 1590.
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