Pasqua is an Italian surname derived from the Latin word 'pascha', which means Easter. It originated as an occupational name for a maker of paschal cakes, a traditional food consumed during the Easter season in Italy. The name is also associated with the city of Pasqua in Southern Italy. In some cases, Pasqua may also be used as a given name, particularly among Italian families.
"Over its history, the name Pasqua has been chosen for 16 babies annually, with a notable gap of 45 years between the second and third highest birth years."