About Piscoya
The surname Piscoya is of Spanish origin and is believed to have originated from the region of Cantabria in northern Spain. It is derived from the word "pisco," which refers to a type of bird in the local dialect. The surname Piscoya is therefore thought to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics of the pisco bird. Over time, individuals with this surname migrated to different parts of the world, particularly to Peru, where it is now relatively common.
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The surname Piscoya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Piscoya 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 Piscoya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Piscoya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Piscoya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.