About Almada
The surname Almada is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "al-ma'da," meaning "the plain" or "the meadow." It is a locational surname typically associated with the region of Almada in Portugal. The name likely originated as a topographic or habitational surname, indicating that the original bearers lived or owned land in a plain or meadow. Over time, the surname Almada has spread beyond Portugal and can be found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.
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The surname Almada is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Almada based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Almada in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Almada using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.