Escudero is a Spanish surname. It is a Spanish cognate of Lécuyer, ultimately deriving from the Latin scutarius ("shield-bearer"), via the Latin word scutum ("shield") and the French écuyer ("squire"). The surname thus originates as an occupational name for a squire or shield-bearer, a term that in medieval times referred to a young man serving a knight or a person who carried a shield. Notable Bearers The surname Escudero has been borne by a number of notable individuals across various fields: Adrián Escudero (1927–2011), a Spanish footballer who played for Atlético Madrid and the Spanish national team. Damián Escudero (born 1987), an Argentine professional footballer who played for clubs such as Villarreal and Boca Juniors. Efrain Escudero (born 1986), a Mexican-American mixed martial artist who won The Ultimate Fighter 8 lightweight tournament. Francis Escudero (born 1969), a Filipino politician who served as Senator of the Philippines. Abraham Escudero Montoya (1940–2009), a Roman Catholic bishop of Palmira, Colombia. Eugenia Escudero (1914–2011), a Mexican fencer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. Related Forms Beyond the French cognate Lécuyer, the Latin root scutum has given rise to a number of surnames in various languages, including the Italian Scuto and the Portuguese Escudeiro.