Arechavala History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Arechavala

The distinguished Spanish surname Arechavala is of local origin, deriving from a geographical or man-made characteristic near which the initial bearer lived or held land. In this case, the surname Arechavala comes from the place name Arechavaleta. Derived from the unique Basque language, Arechavaleta uses the Basque words "(h)aritz" (oak tree), "zabal" (wide) and "eta" (indicating plurality), which together meaning "wide place where oak trees grow."

Early Origins of the Arechavala family

Early History of the Arechavala family

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Arechavala Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Archuleta, Arecha, Arechaga, Arechiga, Arechavala, Arechuleta, Areche, Arechea, Arechu and many more.

Early Notables of the Arechavala family

Armengoa, captain of the Basques, who fought against the French in the tenth century and, according to tradition, was a descendant of the Kings of Navarre. Also, Ascencio de Arechuleta, who...
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