About Cordeiro
The surname Cordeiro is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "cordeiro," meaning "lamb" in English. It is a common surname in Portugal and is often associated with families involved in sheep farming or those who lived in areas known for sheep rearing. The name may have also been given as a nickname to individuals who displayed qualities associated with lambs, such as gentleness or innocence.
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The surname Cordeiro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cordeiro 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 Cordeiro is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cordeiro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cordeiro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.