Abreu

Abreu Meaning & Origin

About Abreu
The surname Abreu is of Portuguese and Spanish origin. It is derived from the word "abreu" which means "oak tree" in Portuguese. The name is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with an oak tree. The oak tree is often associated with strength, longevity, and stability, and these qualities may have been attributed to individuals with the surname Abreu. Over time, the name has spread to various parts of the world through migration and colonization.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abreu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abreu: 17,998
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,008
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abreu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Abreu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B R UW1
🌐 IPA
/əˈbru/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abreu in Braille

Here's how to represent Abreu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abreu in braille

How to sign the name Abreu using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Abreu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abreu in sign language

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