Mosquera is a municipality located in Colombia. While it serves as a notable location within the country, the name itself has deep historical roots originating in Spain.
The surname Mosquera is of Galician origin and subsequently spread to other regions of Spain, including Castile and Extremadura, as well as to Latin America. It derives from the mansion of the family's founder, Ramiro de Mosquera. The family crest identifies the lineage as Gallego.
Historical records indicate that by the fifth century, the name was already linked to Moscoso, one of Galicia's oldest notable families. Significant historical houses associated with this lineage in Galicia included locations at Coto de Villar de Payo Muniz, situated two leagues from Ourense, and at villa de Vilariño de Conso.