About Valquez
The surname Valquez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the personal name Valque, which itself is a variant of the name Valerius. Valerius is derived from the Latin word "valere," meaning "to be strong" or "to be healthy." Therefore, the surname Valquez is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Valque or Valerius.
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The surname Valquez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Valquez 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 Valquez in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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