Zaldúa

Zaldúa is a Basque surname of toponymic origin. It is derived from the place name Zaldúa, which is found in the Basque Country, specifically in Spain. The name likely refers to a place characterized by horses or equestrian activity, with "zaldi" meaning horse in Basque. The suffix "-úa" is a common locative ending in Basque place names. Therefore, Zaldúa essentially translates to "place of the horse(s)" or "horse place."

As a surname, Zaldúa is found among individuals and families with Basque heritage, both within the Basque Country and in diaspora communities throughout the world, particularly in Latin America due to historical migration patterns. The spelling may sometimes be seen with variations reflecting adaptation to other languages.