Loureiro

Loureiro Meaning & Origin

About Loureiro
The surname Loureiro is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "loureiro," which means "laurel tree" in Portuguese. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with laurel trees. The laurel tree has been associated with honor, victory, and distinction in various cultures, making this surname potentially indicative of a family's connection to these qualities or their occupation in the cultivation or use of laurel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loureiro: 1,023
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,466
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loureiro 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 Loureiro is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L06060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UH0 R EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/lʊˈrΙ›roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loureiro in Braille

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

The name Loureiro in braille

How to sign the name Loureiro using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Loureiro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Loureiro in sign language

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