About Legarreta
The surname Legarreta is of Basque origin and is derived from the Basque words "lege" meaning "law" and "arreta" meaning "attention" or "care." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Legarreta can be interpreted as "one who pays attention to the law" or "one who is careful with the law." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their adherence to the law or for their careful and cautious nature.
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The surname Legarreta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Legarreta 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 Legarreta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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