About Arruda
The surname Arruda is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "arruda," which means "rue" in English. Rue is a type of herb known for its strong scent and medicinal properties. The surname Arruda likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with rue plants. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had qualities associated with the herb, such as being resilient or strong-willed.
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The surname Arruda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arruda 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 Arruda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Arruda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.