About Furtado
The surname Furtado is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "furtado," which means "stolen" or "taken." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for stealing or taking things. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of Portuguese descent.
The surname Furtado is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furtado 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 Furtado is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Furtado in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Furtado using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.