The noble family name Zuaza is of Spanish descent, and appears to be of local origin, deriving from a topographic feature, near the place of residence of the initial bearer. Etymologically, the local name Zuaza is derived from the Basque word "zuartz" meaning "tree" and the suffix "-azo" meaning "abundance of." Thus, the surname Zuaza signifies "dweller at the abundance of trees or forest."
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Early Origins of the Zuaza family
The surname Zuaza was first found in the province of Alava and Vizcaya in northern Spain.
Early History of the Zuaza family
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Zuaza Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Zuazo, Zuaza, Suazo, Zuazua, Zuazon and others.
Early Notables of the Zuaza family
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Migration of the Zuaza family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gregorio Zuazo who arrived in Dominican Republic in 1537; Maria Suazo who settled in New Spain in 1570; and Maria De Zuazo who settled in Peru in 1575. Among later settlers were Luis Zuazua Echaide who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1875.
