Amezcua

Amezcua Meaning & Origin

About Amezcua
The surname Amezcua is of Basque origin and is derived from the Basque word "amezkoa," meaning "place of elms." It is a locational surname typically associated with the region of Biscay in northern Spain. The name likely originated from a place name or a geographical feature, indicating that the ancestral family may have lived near or owned land with elm trees. Over time, individuals with the surname Amezcua have spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Mexico and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Amezcua is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Amezcua: 7,206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amezcua based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Amezcua is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMSK
🗽 NYSIIS
ANASA
🔊 Soundex
A5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 M EH1 Z K Y UW0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈmɛzkjuə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amezcua in Braille

Here's how to represent Amezcua in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Amezcua in braille

How to sign the name Amezcua using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Amezcua using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amezcua in sign language

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