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Language(s) | Spanish |
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Meaning | fertile land, or narrow passage, or old castle |
Region of origin | Quesada, Jaén, Andalucia, Spain |
Quesada is a Spanish toponymic surname originating from the town of Quesada in Jaén, Andalucia. It was originally the surname of the nobility of the town of Quesada. It is also briefly mentioned in the tale of Don Quixote as a possible alternate surname for the title character. The name was also used by the Moors at the time.