Equite Surname
Approximately 2,982 people bear this surname
Equite Surname User-submission:
The surname Equité or Équité is of Creole origin, arising in Guatemala among the Creole population, and documented since the time of the Captaincy General of Guatemala. Its form derives from the Latin word aequitas, meaning 'equity' or 'justice.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 2,979 | 1:5,399 | 724 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
| El Salvador | 1 | 1:6,343,888 | 8,415 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
Equite Surname Meaning
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The surname Equité or Équité is of Creole origin, arising in Guatemala among the Creole population, and documented since the time of the Captaincy General of Guatemala. Its form derives from the Latin word aequitas, meaning 'equity' or 'justice.'
- JAEAEl apellido Equité o Équité es de origen criollo, surgió en Guatemala dentro de la población criolla, documentado desde la época de la Capitanía General de Guatemala. Su forma deriva del Latín aequitas, que significa 'equidad' o 'Justicia'.
- JAEAEquité o Équité (Equidad) es un apellido criollo, mestizo, colonial, surgido hacia el siglo XVII, adoptado por un culto criollo o mestizo, inspirado en el concepto francés/italiano 'Equidad' proveniente del latín Aequítas.
- JAEAEquite Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Equite Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Equite has its highest incidence in Guatemala. It can appear as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Equite? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 148,293rd most widespread family name on a global scale, borne by around 1 in 2,443,845 people. The last name is mostly found in The Americas, where 100 percent of Equite reside; 100 percent reside in Central America and 100 percent reside in Hispano-Central America.
This last name is most common in Guatemala, where it is borne by 2,979 people, or 1 in 5,399. In Guatemala it is most prevalent in: Guatemala Department, where 76 percent are found, Chimaltenango Department, where 20 percent are found and Sacatepéquez Department, where 3 percent are found. Outside of Guatemala this surname occurs in 3 countries. It is also common in Cameroon, where 0 percent are found and El Salvador, where 0 percent are found.
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