Zuniga - Last Names

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Zuniga

/zuˈniɣa/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the place called Zúñiga

Represents ancestral connection to a specific geographic origin, symbolizing lineage and regional identity.

Symbolism

Embodies roots, family heritage, and noble provincial origins; historically associated with aristocratic families in Spain.

Etymology: Derived from the Basque 'Zubinaga', meaning 'from the new bridge' (zubi = bridge, -naga = new), later Hispanicized as Zúñiga and commonly spelled Zuniga without the tilde.

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

european

Cultural Background

Originating in Spain, Zuniga is a toponymic surname linked to the town of Única or Sonica in Burgos,

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