The surname Esquivel originates from Basque country in Northern Spain. The name Esquivel originates from the Basque word "aski" The Spanish surname Esquivel may also refer to several people: · Juan García Esquivel, often simply known as "Esquivel" · Daniel Esquivel, accordionist and member of Los Rieleros del Norte · Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Prize recipient · Laura Esquivel, Mexican novelist EsquivelEsquivel