Cuerda Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The surname "Cuerda" originated on the Iberian peninsula - in Spain and Portugal. From the Latin word "cerda", meaning bristle or hair, it probably refers to someone with an ancestor who had a large tuft of hair.

The name may also refer to an ancestor who lived in La Cerdanya, a district in Spain that spilled into France.

History

A son of King Alfonso X (1221 - 1284) was named Fernando de la Cerda.

The earliest written record for a member of the Cuerda family is for Elvira De La Cuerda who was baptized on May 14, 1523 in Santa Catalina, El Bonillo, Albacete, Spain. Her parents were Alonso De La Cuerda and Maria Sanchez.

Name Origin

Originating on the Iberian peninsula, this surname either comes from the Latin word "cerda" - hair or bristle - and described an ancestor with a prominent tuft of hair or from a region of Spain, La Cerdanya, that encompassed a part of France. This would mean that an ancestor lived in that region.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Some alternate spellings of this surname may be Cerda, Cuesta, and Cerna.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Currently, the surname "Cuerda" is mostly found in Spain, the Philippines, and Philippines.

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Early Cuerdas

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