About Candeias
The surname Candeias is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "candeia," which means "candle" in Portuguese. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place where candles were made or sold. The name may also have been given to someone who worked as a candlemaker or had a connection to the candle trade.
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The surname Candeias is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Candeias 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 Candeias is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Candeias in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Candeias using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.