About Calvao
The surname Calvao is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "calvário," meaning "Calvary" or "place of the skull" in English. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place named Calvário or had some association with it. The name Calvário is often associated with religious significance, referring to the site where Jesus Christ was crucified according to Christian tradition. Therefore, the surname Calvao may have originally been given to individuals who lived near or had a connection to a place of religious importance.
The surname Calvao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calvao 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 the name "Calvao" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Calvao."