About Leivas
The surname Leivas is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "leiva," which means "loaf" or "bread" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in baking or selling bread. The name may have been given to individuals who were bakers or owned bakeries, or it could have been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to bread in some way. Overall, the surname Leivas is associated with the occupation or trade of baking or bread-making in Portuguese culture.
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The surname Leivas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leivas 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 Leivas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leivas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leivas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.