About Chagas
The surname Chagas is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "chagas," which means "wounds" or "sores" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had scars or marks on their body, possibly from wounds or diseases. The surname Chagas is relatively common in Portugal and Brazil, and it is often associated with individuals who have ancestors from these regions.
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The surname Chagas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chagas 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 Chagas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chagas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.