About Cerqueira
The surname Cerqueira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "cerca," meaning "fence" or "enclosure." It is a locational surname, typically associated with someone who lived near or worked with fences or enclosures. The name Cerqueira is commonly found in Portugal and Brazil, and its bearers can trace their ancestry back to individuals who were involved in activities related to fencing or land enclosure.
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The surname Cerqueira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cerqueira 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 Cerqueira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cerqueira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cerqueira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.