About Correia
The surname Correia is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "correia," which means "leather strap" or "belt" in Portuguese. It is a common occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as leatherworkers or belt makers. The name may also have been used to describe someone who wore a distinctive belt or had a belt as a symbol of authority or status.
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The surname Correia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Correia 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 Correia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Correia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Correia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.