About Maqueira
The surname Maqueira is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "maquear," which means to decorate or adorn. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in decorating or embellishing objects. The surname Maqueira is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Galicia region of Spain.
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The surname Maqueira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maqueira 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 Maqueira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maqueira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maqueira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.