Furtado

Furtado Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Furtado is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Furtado: 5,464
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,250
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.85

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRTT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F063030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F UH0 R T AA1 D OW0
🌐 IPA
/fʊrˈtɑdoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F633

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furtado in Braille

Here's how to represent Furtado in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Furtado in braille

How to sign the name Furtado using Sign Language

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.

The name Furtado in sign language

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