About Brandao
The surname Brandao is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "brandão," which means "burned" or "scorched" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or someone who lived near a burned or scorched area. The surname Brandao is relatively common in Portugal and is also found in other Portuguese-speaking countries.
The surname Brandao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brandao 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 Brandao is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brandao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brandao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.