The first inhabitants probably migrated from Venezuela around 2500 BC
THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME CURAÇAO
The origin of the name Curaçao has been subject of discussion for centuries. Some of the theories are interesting and plausible. Others are complete nonsense, but rather funny.
Nowadays the historians agree upon the fact that the name of the island derives from a similar sounding word the native Indian inhabitants used to identify themselves.
Map from 1562, Curaçao is depicted as Qúracao.