Higueras (surname)

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Higueras is a Spanish surname. It was first recorded in Galicia, the northwestern region of Spain. [1] Although its etymology is uncertain, it is thought to be a variation of the Galician surname Figueroa.

Notable people with the surname are as follows:

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References

  1. "Higueras History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". House of Names. Retrieved 28 May 2023.