Esquivel - Last Names

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Esquivel

/ɛsˈkiːvɛl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the town of Esquivias or related to evasion or avoidance

Represents resilience, adaptability, and survival through historical upheavals, particularly during periods of religious persecution in medieval Spain.

Symbolism

Embodies endurance, geographical identity, and the preservation of family lineage through migration and cultural transformation.

Etymology: Derived from the place name Esquivias in Toledo, Spain, which itself may come from the Latin 'ex aqua' meaning 'from the water', or possibly linked to the verb 'esquivar' meaning 'to avoid' in Spanish, suggesting a topographical or behavioral origin.

Style & Origin

traditional

latin

Cultural Background

Originating in Spain, Esquivel is a Spanish surname with deep roots in the Castilian and Galician re

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