Leguia

Meaning

Possibly derived from a Basque place name or topographic feature, though the exact meaning is unclear.

Etymology

The surname may originate from Basque linguistic elements or from a Spanish place name. The precise etymology requires further research and documentation.

About the Leguia Surname

A Spanish or Basque surname with possible topographic origins, found mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. The name has historical significance in Peru.

Distribution

Found primarily in Spain and Latin America, particularly in Peru and other former Spanish colonies.

Notable Bearers

Augusto B. Leguía (Peruvian president)

People with the Leguia Surname