About Madeira
The surname Madeira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "madeira," which means "wood" or "timber" in Portuguese. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or worked with wood or timber. The name may also have been given to individuals who were associated with the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, known for its abundant forests. Overall, the surname Madeira signifies a connection to wood or the island of Madeira.
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The surname Madeira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Madeira 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 Madeira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Madeira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Madeira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.