Mesquitta Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Many Mesquitta families will find their roots under Mesquita, the form most records use.

Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Mesquitta adds “t” to Mesquita, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Mesquita surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Mesquitta family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.