Amezcua History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Amezcua

What does the name Amezcua mean?

The noble Spanish surname Amezcua 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 Amezcua means "one who hailed from Amescoa."

Early Origins of the Amezcua family

The surname Amezcua was first found in the town of Amescoa la Alta or Amescoa la Baja, located in the province of Navarre.

Early History of the Amezcua family

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Amezcua Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Amezcua, Amescua, Amescoa, Amasco and others.

Early Notables of the Amezcua family

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Amezcua Ranking

the United States, the name Amezcua is the 11,602^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Amezcua 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 Amezcua (post 1700) +

Consuelo González Amezcua (1903-1975), known as Chelo or Chelito, an American outsider artist of Mexican birth
Carlos Amezcua, American journalist best known for his sixteen years as the original co-anchor for the KTLA Morning News
Luis Alberto Amezcua Balboa (b. 1992), Spanish racewalker
Leticia Lilia Amezcua Prado (1928-2006), known as Lilia Prado, a Mexican actress and dancer, a famous star and sex symbol of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema
Norma Amezcua Guajardo (b. 1953), Mexican former butterfly, freestyle and medley swimmer at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics
Juana Barrera Amezcua (b. 1961), Mexican politician from the National Action Party
Efraín Amezcua (1907-1970), Mexican football midfielder who made two appearances for the Mexico national team at 1930 FIFA World Cup
Alejandro Amezcua Carried (b. 1949), Mexican canoe sprinter who competed in the repechages of the K-4 1000 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Carmen Amezcua (b. 1962), Mexican novelist and former actress
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/