Bengoechea
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Bengoechea is a common surname in the Basque country of Spain. It is common in cities such as: Murelaga, Lizarza, Alkitza, Aizarna, Aulestia, Igeldo (Donostia, San Sebastian), Oiartzun, Aia, Olaberria, Lazkano, Berrobi (Tolosa), Zizurkil (Guipuzcoa), Valley of Orozko, Mungia, Santo Tomás de Olabarrieta (Zeberio), Mundaka, Galdakano (Biscay) and in Arrieta and Baranbio (Alava).
[edit] Meaning
Derivative of Bengoetxea or Bengoeche the name litterally means (house of more down). It comes from "been" superlative of "be" (inferior part) and "etxe" (house). It is a variation of Ongaitz, Dongaitz, Engaitz, (gamonal or cacique). As no one knows of its origin and because there are so many different houses. The Bengoechea coat of arms is: In gold, a tree of sinople (green), and crossed to its trunk, two bulls of saber (black).
[edit] Notable Bengoecheas
- Juan Zaragüeta Bengoechea philosopher and psychologist born in Orio (Guipúzcoa) in 1883
- Arturo Bengochea Former President of the Cuban League of Profesional Baseball
