About Damasceno
The surname Damasceno is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "Damascus," which refers to the capital city of Syria. It is believed to have been given to individuals who had some connection or association with Damascus. The name may have been adopted by Portuguese Jews who migrated from the Iberian Peninsula to other parts of the world, including Brazil. Today, the surname Damasceno is found primarily in Portuguese-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals of Portuguese or Sephardic Jewish descent.
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The surname Damasceno is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Damasceno 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 Damasceno is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Damasceno in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Damasceno using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.