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| image=Escudo apellido Figueroa.svg |
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| name=Figueroa |
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| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]] |
| language = [[Galician language|Galician]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]] |
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| region = [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], [[Spain]] |
| region = [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]], [[Spain]] |
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'''Figueroa''' is a Spanish surname of [[Galicians|Galician]] origin.<ref>http://www.pergaminovirtual.com.ar/apellidos/figueroa.html</ref> |
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'''Figueroa''' or '''Figueiroa''' is a Galician<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pergaminovirtual.com.ar/apellidos/figueroa.html|title = Origen y Significado del Apellido Figueroa}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=Site encouraged forum participation in researching name origins, source is a displayed version of a single "open research" forum post.|date=September 2023}} and Spanish surname. |
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==Geographical distribution== |
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As of 2014, 21.4% of all known bearers of the surname ''Figueroa'' were residents of [[Mexico]] (frequency 1:779), 11.5% of the [[United States]] (1:4,217), 11.0% of [[Argentina]] (1:523), 9.5% of [[Chile]] (1:248), 8.6% of [[Venezuela]] (1:471), 6.8% of [[Colombia]] (1:942), 4.5% of [[Peru]] (1:952), 4.4% of [[Honduras]] (1:269), 3.2% of [[Guatemala]] (1:675), 3.1% of [[Ecuador]] (1:696), 2.5% of the [[Philippines]] (1:5,358), 2.2% of [[El Salvador]] (1:389), 1.9% of the [[Dominican Republic]] (1:723), 1.7% of [[Puerto Rico]] (1:281), 1.6% of [[Spain]] (1:3,835), 1.5% of [[Cuba]] (1:1,003) and 1.1% of [[Nicaragua]] (1:768). |
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In [[Spain]], the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:3,835) in the following autonomous communities: |
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* 1. [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]] (1:1,073) |
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* 2. [[Canary Islands]] (1:1,299) |
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* 3. [[Ceuta]] (1:2,600) |
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* 4. [[Community of Madrid]] (1:3,437) |
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* 5. [[Andalusia]] (1:3,778) |
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In [[Chile]], the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:248) in the following regions:<ref name="figueroa2014">[http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/figueroa#surnames Figueroa surname distribution]</ref> |
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* 1. [[Bío Bío Region]] (1:162) |
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* 2. [[Valparaíso Region]] (1:169) |
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* 3. [[Araucanía Region]] (1:191) |
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==People== |
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*[[Álvaro de Figueroa, 1st Count of Romanones]] (1863–1950), Spanish politician, Prime Minister (1912-1918) |
*[[Álvaro de Figueroa, 1st Count of Romanones]] (1863–1950), Spanish politician, Prime Minister (1912-1918) |
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*[[Amon Tobin]] (1972–), Brazilian musician, has released music as Figueroa |
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*[[Ángel Figueroa]] (1981–), Puerto Rican basketball player |
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*[[Angel Figueroa (boxer)|Ángel Figueroa (boxer)]] (1929–1953), Puerto Rican professional boxer and Korean War casualty |
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*[[Barbara Figueroa]], American chef |
*[[Barbara Figueroa]], American chef |
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*[[Bien Figueroa]] (1964–), Dominican baseball player |
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*[[Brandon Figueroa]] (1996–), US professional boxer |
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*[[Brian Figueroa]] (1999–), Mexican football player |
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*[[Bryan Figueroa]] (1999–), Chilean football player |
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*[[Carlos Figueroa (disambiguation)|Carlos Figueroa]], several people |
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*[[Daniel Figueroa]] (1983–), American baseball outfielder |
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*[[Danny Figueroa]] (1959–1998), American serial killer |
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*[[Don Figueroa]] (contemporary), US comic book artist |
*[[Don Figueroa]] (contemporary), US comic book artist |
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*[[Ed Figueroa]] (1948–), Puerto Rican baseball player |
*[[Ed Figueroa]] (1948–), Puerto Rican baseball player |
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*[[Edwin Figueroa]] (1984–), US mixed martial artist |
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*[[Elder Figueroa]] (1980–), Colombian-born, naturalized Salvadoran football player |
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*[[Elías Figueroa]] (1946–), Chilean football player |
*[[Elías Figueroa]] (1946–), Chilean football player |
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*Elmer Figueroa, better known as [[Chayanne]] (1968–), Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor |
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*[[Emiliano Figueroa]] (1866–1931), President of Chile 1925–1927 |
*[[Emiliano Figueroa]] (1866–1931), President of Chile 1925–1927 |
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*[[Enrique Figueroa|Enrique “Quique” Figueroa]] (1964–), Puerto Rican regatta sailor |
*[[Enrique Figueroa|Enrique “Quique” Figueroa]] (1964–), Puerto Rican regatta sailor |
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*[[Erik Figueroa]] (1991–), Chilean-Swedish footballer |
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*[[Federico Brito Figueroa]] (1921–2000), Venezuelan historian and anthropologist |
*[[Federico Brito Figueroa]] (1921–2000), Venezuelan historian and anthropologist |
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*[[Fernanda Figueroa]] (1997–), Costa Rican football player |
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*[[Fernando Figueroa]] (1849–1919), President of El Salvador 1907–1911 |
*[[Fernando Figueroa]] (1849–1919), President of El Salvador 1907–1911 |
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*[[Fernando Figueroa (footballer)]] (1925–2011), Mexican football player |
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*[[Francisco de Figueroa (disambiguation)|Francisco de Figueroa]], several people |
*[[Francisco de Figueroa (disambiguation)|Francisco de Figueroa]], several people |
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*[[Francisco Acuña de Figueroa]] (1790–1862), Uruguayan poet |
*[[Francisco Acuña de Figueroa]] (1790–1862), Uruguayan poet |
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*[[Francisco García de la Rosa Figueroa]], Mexican monk |
*[[Francisco García de la Rosa Figueroa]] (18th century), Mexican monk |
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*[[Frank Figueroa]] (contemporary), agent of the US Department of Homeland Security, pleaded guilty to exposing himself |
*[[Frank Figueroa]] (contemporary), agent of the US Department of Homeland Security, pleaded guilty to exposing himself |
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*[[Gabriel Figueroa]] (1907–1997), Mexican cinematographer |
*[[Gabriel Figueroa]] (1907–1997), Mexican cinematographer |
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*[[Germán Figueroa]] (1975–), Puerto Rican professional wrestler |
*[[Germán Figueroa]] (1975–), Puerto Rican professional wrestler |
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*[[Héctor Figueroa]] (1988–), Spanish football player |
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*[[Héctor Figueroa (activist)]] (1962–2019), Puerto Rican labor activist |
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*[[Hernán Figueroa]] (1927–2013), Chilean decathlete |
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*[[Jasmin Figueroa]] (1985–), Filipina Olympic archer |
*[[Jasmin Figueroa]] (1985–), Filipina Olympic archer |
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*[[Javier Ángel Figueroa]] (1862–1945), Chilean lawyer and politician, brother of President Emiliano Figueroa |
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*[[Jerónimo Figueroa Cabrera]] (a.k.a. “Momo”) (1982–), Spanish professional football player |
*[[Jerónimo Figueroa Cabrera]] (a.k.a. “Momo”) (1982–), Spanish professional football player |
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*[[Joaquín Figueroa]] (1863–1929), Chilean politician, brother of President Emiliano Figueroa |
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*[[John Figueroa]] (1920–1999), Jamaican poet and educator |
*[[John Figueroa]] (1920–1999), Jamaican poet and educator |
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*[[Amazing Red|Jonathan Figueroa]] (a.k.a. “Amazing Red”), ( |
*[[Amazing Red|Jonathan Figueroa]] (a.k.a. “Amazing Red”), (born 1982), US professional wrestler |
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*[[José Figueroa]] (1792-1835) General and the Mexican territorial Governor of Alta California |
*[[José Figueroa]] (1792-1835) General and the Mexican territorial Governor of Alta California |
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*[[José Figueroa Alcorta]] (1860–1931), President of Argentina 1906–1910 |
*[[José Figueroa Alcorta]] (1860–1931), President of Argentina 1906–1910 |
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*[[José Manuel Figueroa]] (1975–), US singer, songwriter, and actor |
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*[[José Manuel Figueroa (weightlifter)]] (1939–), Puerto Rican Olympic weightlifter |
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*[[L. J. Figueroa]] (1998–), Dominican-American basketball player |
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*[[Murder of LaToyia Figueroa|LaToyia Figueroa]] (1981–2005), US woman who disappeared and was found murdered in 2005 |
*[[Murder of LaToyia Figueroa|LaToyia Figueroa]] (1981–2005), US woman who disappeared and was found murdered in 2005 |
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*[[Liz Figueroa]] (contemporary), US politician, California state senator |
*[[Liz Figueroa]] (contemporary), US politician, California state senator |
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*[[Liza Figueroa Kravinsky|Liza Figueroa]] |
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*[[Luciano Figueroa|Luciano Gabriel “Lucho” Figueroa]] (1981–), Argentine football player |
*[[Luciano Figueroa|Luciano Gabriel “Lucho” Figueroa]] (1981–), Argentine football player |
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*[[Luis Figueroa (baseball)]] (1974–), Puerto Rican baseball player |
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*[[Luis Figueroa (singer)]] (1989–), US Latin pop singer-songwriter |
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*[[Maynor Figueroa]] (1983–), Honduran footballer |
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*[[Miguel Figueroa]] (1953–), head of the Communist Party of Canada |
*[[Miguel Figueroa]] (1953–), head of the Communist Party of Canada |
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*[[Miguel Figueroa (swimmer)]] (1965–), Puerto Rican deportist |
*[[Miguel Figueroa (swimmer)]] (1965–), Puerto Rican deportist |
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*[[Narciso Figueroa]] (1906–2004), Puerto Rican ''danza'' musician and composer |
*[[Narciso Figueroa]] (1906–2004), Puerto Rican ''danza'' musician and composer |
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*[[Nelson Figueroa]] (1974–), US baseball player |
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*[[Omar Figueroa Jr.]] (1989–), US professional boxer |
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*[[Orlando Figueroa]] (a.k.a. NASA Mars Czar) (1955–), Puerto Rican engineer who became head of NASA Mars Exploration |
*[[Orlando Figueroa]] (a.k.a. NASA Mars Czar) (1955–), Puerto Rican engineer who became head of NASA Mars Exploration |
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*[[Óscar Figueroa (film editor)]] (1958–), Mexican film editor |
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*[[Óscar Figueroa (weightlifter)]] (1983–), Colombian weightlifter and silver medalist |
*[[Óscar Figueroa (weightlifter)]] (1983–), Colombian weightlifter and silver medalist |
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*[[Paco Figueroa]] (1983–), American baseball second baseman |
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*[[Pedro de Castro y Figueroa, duque de la Conquista|Pedro de Castro y Figueroa]] (1685–1741), Spanish viceroy of New Spain 1740–1741 |
*[[Pedro de Castro y Figueroa, duque de la Conquista|Pedro de Castro y Figueroa]] (1685–1741), Spanish viceroy of New Spain 1740–1741 |
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*[[Ramón Báez Figueroa]] (1956–), Dominican banker, accused of bank fraud in 2003 |
*[[Ramón Báez Figueroa]] (1956–), Dominican banker, accused of bank fraud in 2003 |
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*[[Richard Figueroa]] (1996–), Venezuelan football player |
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*[[Rodner Figueroa]] (1972–), Venezuelan television show host |
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*[[Rodney Figueroa]] (1966–), Puerto Rican wrestler |
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*[[Rogelio Figueroa]] (1963–), Puerto Rican engineer and politician |
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*[[Sammy Figueroa]], US percussionist |
*[[Sammy Figueroa]], US percussionist |
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*[[Sotero Figueroa]] (1851-1923), journalist, dramatist, speaker and author |
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*[[Talyn Rahman-Figueroa]] (1985-), Diplomatic Director and novelist |
*[[Talyn Rahman-Figueroa]] (1985-), Diplomatic Director and novelist |
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*[[Tite Figueroa]] (1926–1986), Puerto Rican baseball player |
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*[[Tito Figueroa]] (1914–2004), Puerto Rican baseball player |
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*[[Tobías Figueroa]] (1992–). Argentine football player |
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*[[Tony Figueroa]] (1999–), Mexican football player |
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*[[Trini de Figueroa]] (1918-1972), Spanish romance novelist |
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*[[Víctor Figueroa]] (1983–), Argentine football player |
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*[[Víctor Figueroa (biathlete)]] (1956–), Argentine Olympic biathlete |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*[[Higueras (surname)]] |
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*[[Juan Carlos Higuero]], Spanish runner |
*[[Juan Carlos Higuero]], Spanish runner |
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[[Category:Galician-language surnames]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:13, 14 December 2024
Language(s) | Galician, Spanish |
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Region of origin | Galicia, Spain |
Look up figueroa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Figueroa or Figueiroa is a Galician[1][better source needed] and Spanish surname.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Álvaro de Figueroa, 1st Count of Romanones (1863–1950), Spanish politician, Prime Minister (1912-1918)
- Amon Tobin (1972–), Brazilian musician, has released music as Figueroa
- Ángel Figueroa (1981–), Puerto Rican basketball player
- Ángel Figueroa (boxer) (1929–1953), Puerto Rican professional boxer and Korean War casualty
- Barbara Figueroa, American chef
- Bien Figueroa (1964–), Dominican baseball player
- Brandon Figueroa (1996–), US professional boxer
- Brian Figueroa (1999–), Mexican football player
- Bryan Figueroa (1999–), Chilean football player
- Carlos Figueroa, several people
- Daniel Figueroa (1983–), American baseball outfielder
- Danny Figueroa (1959–1998), American serial killer
- Don Figueroa (contemporary), US comic book artist
- Ed Figueroa (1948–), Puerto Rican baseball player
- Edwin Figueroa (1984–), US mixed martial artist
- Elder Figueroa (1980–), Colombian-born, naturalized Salvadoran football player
- Elías Figueroa (1946–), Chilean football player
- Elmer Figueroa, better known as Chayanne (1968–), Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor
- Emiliano Figueroa (1866–1931), President of Chile 1925–1927
- Enrique “Quique” Figueroa (1964–), Puerto Rican regatta sailor
- Erik Figueroa (1991–), Chilean-Swedish footballer
- Federico Brito Figueroa (1921–2000), Venezuelan historian and anthropologist
- Fernanda Figueroa (1997–), Costa Rican football player
- Fernando Figueroa (1849–1919), President of El Salvador 1907–1911
- Fernando Figueroa (footballer) (1925–2011), Mexican football player
- Francisco de Figueroa, several people
- Francisco Acuña de Figueroa (1790–1862), Uruguayan poet
- Francisco García de la Rosa Figueroa (18th century), Mexican monk
- Francisco Ramón Herboso y Figueroa (1720–1782), Peruvian archbishop
- Frank Figueroa (contemporary), agent of the US Department of Homeland Security, pleaded guilty to exposing himself
- Gabriel Figueroa (1907–1997), Mexican cinematographer
- Germán Figueroa (1975–), Puerto Rican professional wrestler
- Héctor Figueroa (1988–), Spanish football player
- Héctor Figueroa (activist) (1962–2019), Puerto Rican labor activist
- Hernán Figueroa (1927–2013), Chilean decathlete
- Jasmin Figueroa (1985–), Filipina Olympic archer
- Javier Ángel Figueroa (1862–1945), Chilean lawyer and politician, brother of President Emiliano Figueroa
- Jerónimo Figueroa Cabrera (a.k.a. “Momo”) (1982–), Spanish professional football player
- Joaquín Figueroa (1863–1929), Chilean politician, brother of President Emiliano Figueroa
- John Figueroa (1920–1999), Jamaican poet and educator
- Jonathan Figueroa (a.k.a. “Amazing Red”), (born 1982), US professional wrestler
- José Figueroa (1792-1835) General and the Mexican territorial Governor of Alta California
- José Figueroa Alcorta (1860–1931), President of Argentina 1906–1910
- José Manuel Figueroa (1975–), US singer, songwriter, and actor
- José Manuel Figueroa (weightlifter) (1939–), Puerto Rican Olympic weightlifter
- Juan Figueroa, president of Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
- L. J. Figueroa (1998–), Dominican-American basketball player
- LaToyia Figueroa (1981–2005), US woman who disappeared and was found murdered in 2005
- Liz Figueroa (contemporary), US politician, California state senator
- Liza Figueroa
- Luciano Gabriel “Lucho” Figueroa (1981–), Argentine football player
- Luis Figueroa (baseball) (1974–), Puerto Rican baseball player
- Luis Figueroa (singer) (1989–), US Latin pop singer-songwriter
- Luis de Guzmán y Figueroa, Spanish soldier and colonial governor of New Mexico from 1647 to 1649
- Maynor Figueroa (1983–), Honduran footballer
- Miguel Figueroa (1953–), head of the Communist Party of Canada
- Miguel Figueroa (swimmer) (1965–), Puerto Rican deportist
- Narciso Figueroa (1906–2004), Puerto Rican danza musician and composer
- Nelson Figueroa (1974–), US baseball player
- Omar Figueroa Jr. (1989–), US professional boxer
- Orlando Figueroa (a.k.a. NASA Mars Czar) (1955–), Puerto Rican engineer who became head of NASA Mars Exploration
- Óscar Figueroa (film editor) (1958–), Mexican film editor
- Óscar Figueroa (weightlifter) (1983–), Colombian weightlifter and silver medalist
- Paco Figueroa (1983–), American baseball second baseman
- Pedro de Castro y Figueroa (1685–1741), Spanish viceroy of New Spain 1740–1741
- Ramón Báez Figueroa (1956–), Dominican banker, accused of bank fraud in 2003
- Richard Figueroa (1996–), Venezuelan football player
- Rodner Figueroa (1972–), Venezuelan television show host
- Rodney Figueroa (1966–), Puerto Rican wrestler
- Rogelio Figueroa (1963–), Puerto Rican engineer and politician
- Sammy Figueroa, US percussionist
- Sotero Figueroa (1851-1923), journalist, dramatist, speaker and author
- Talyn Rahman-Figueroa (1985-), Diplomatic Director and novelist
- Tite Figueroa (1926–1986), Puerto Rican baseball player
- Tito Figueroa (1914–2004), Puerto Rican baseball player
- Tobías Figueroa (1992–). Argentine football player
- Tony Figueroa (1999–), Mexican football player
- Trini de Figueroa (1918-1972), Spanish romance novelist
- Víctor Figueroa (1983–), Argentine football player
- Víctor Figueroa (biathlete) (1956–), Argentine Olympic biathlete
See also
[edit]- Higueras (surname)
- Juan Carlos Higuero, Spanish runner