The noble surname Zureta is of Spanish descent and is of local origin, being derived from the name of the place of residence of the initial bearer of the name. The place-name Zurita is derived from the Basque word "zuri" which means "white."
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Early Origins of the Zureta family
The surname Zureta was first found in the ancient kingdom of Castile, one of the most important Christian areas during the Middle Ages and the rule of the Moors.
Early History of the Zureta family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zureta research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1512 and 1580 are included under the topic Early Zureta History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Zureta Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Zurite, Zuritas, Zorita, Zureta and others.
Early Notables of the Zureta family
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Migration of the Zureta family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco Zurita who arrived in the West Indies in 1514; and Jose Zurita Gomez who settled in Puerto Rico in 1868.
