About Riestra
The surname Riestra is of Spanish origin and is primarily found in the region of Asturias in northern Spain. It is derived from the word "riestra," which refers to a wooden beam or plank used in construction. As a surname, Riestra likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who worked with or lived near wooden beams or planks. It may also have been used to denote someone who owned or managed a construction business.
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The surname Riestra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riestra 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 Riestra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riestra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.