About Converso
The surname Converso is of Spanish origin and refers to individuals who were originally Jewish but converted to Christianity during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. The term "converso" itself means "convert" in Spanish. These conversions were often forced and carried out to escape persecution or death. The surname Converso therefore signifies a family or individual with Jewish ancestry who underwent conversion to Christianity.
The surname Converso is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Converso 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 Converso in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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