About Desousa
The surname Desousa is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "saxa" meaning "stone." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a place named Sousa. The prefix "de" signifies "of" or "from," indicating a connection to the place. Overall, the surname Desousa suggests an ancestral link to a location named Sousa, possibly referring to a town or region in Portugal.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Desousa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desousa 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 Desousa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Desousa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Desousa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.