About Ferreira
The surname Ferreira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "ferrum," meaning "iron." It is a common occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked with iron or were involved in iron-related activities such as blacksmithing. The name Ferreira signifies a family's ancestral connection to the ironworking trade and is still prevalent in Portugal and among Portuguese communities worldwide.
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The surname Ferreira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferreira 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 Ferreira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ferreira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ferreira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.