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Etymology of Izquierda

What does the name Izquierda mean?

The noble surname Izquierda is of Spanish descent, and is derived from the word "izquierdo" meaning "left." The surname Izquierda is of nickname origin, being derived from a physical characteristic of the initial bearer. The word "izquierdo" is ultimately of Basque/Celtic origin deriving from a combination of the Basque word "escu" meaning "hand" and the Celtic "kerros" meaning "left." In this instance, the nickname may have been applied, as an easy means of identification, to one who was left handed.

Early Origins of the Izquierda family

The surname Izquierda was first found in the northeastern region of Aragon, before extending into most other regions of ancient Spain. However, evidence shows that the Izquierda surname was also present in the Southern province of Murcia in the early Middle Ages.

Early History of the Izquierda family

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Izquierda Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Esquerra, Ezquerra, Izquierda, Esquerdo and others.

Early Notables of the Izquierda family

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Migration of the Izquierda family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alonso Izquierdo who settled in Rio de la Plata in 1535; Cristobal Izquierdo who came to New Spain in 1566; Diego Izquierdo who arrived with his wife, Isabel del Valle, and his son, Juan, in Honduras in 1577.



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