About Aruda
The surname Aruda is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "aruda," which means "rue" in English. Rue is a type of herb known for its medicinal properties and is often associated with protection and warding off evil spirits. Therefore, the surname Aruda is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold rue or was associated with its use in some way.
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The surname Aruda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aruda 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 Aruda is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Aruda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Aruda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.