About Murguia
The surname Murguia is of Basque origin and is derived from the place name Murguia, which is a town in the province of Alava, Spain. The name is believed to have originated from the Basque words "muru" meaning "wall" and "gia" meaning "place," indicating that it refers to a place near a wall or fortification. Over time, individuals from this town adopted Murguia as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations, signifying their ancestral connection to the town.
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Here's how to represent Murguia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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