Mosquera

Mosquera Meaning & Origin

About Mosquera
The surname Mosquera is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "mosca," meaning "fly." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place known for having an abundance of flies. Over time, the surname Mosquera has become more widely used as a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found in various Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mosquera is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mosquera: 3,286
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mosquera 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 Mosquera is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAGA
🔊 Soundex
M02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW0 S K W EH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/moʊskˈwɛrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mosquera in Braille

Here's how to represent Mosquera in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mosquera in braille

How to sign the name Mosquera using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mosquera using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mosquera in sign language

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