About Mesta
The surname Mesta is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "mesta," which means "association" or "guild." It is primarily a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name were likely associated with or from a particular place or region known for its livestock or agricultural associations. The Mesta was a powerful association of sheep farmers in medieval Spain, and individuals with the surname Mesta may have been members or had connections to this organization.
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The surname Mesta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mesta 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 Mesta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mesta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.