About Amesquita
The surname Amesquita is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "mesquita," meaning "mosque" in English. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked at a mosque. The surname may have been given to individuals who were of Moorish or Islamic descent, or it could have been adopted by individuals who converted to Islam during the period of Moorish rule in Spain. Today, the surname Amesquita is relatively rare and is primarily found in Spanish-speaking countries.
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The surname Amesquita is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amesquita based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Amesquita in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Amesquita using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.