Cuesta
Cuesta Meaning & Origin
About Cuesta
The surname Cuesta is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "cuesta," which means "slope" or "hill" in Spanish. As a surname, Cuesta likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a hill or slope. It may have also been used as a locational name for individuals who hailed from a place with a similar geographical feature. The surname Cuesta is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and can be found among people of Spanish descent worldwide.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cuesta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cuesta: 2,520
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 12,339
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.85
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cuesta 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 Cuesta is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cuesta in Braille
Here's how to represent Cuesta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cuesta using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cuesta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
