About Palmeira
The surname Palmeira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "palmeira," meaning "palm tree" in Portuguese. It is a topographic surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with palm trees. The name Palmeira may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a tall or slender physique, resembling the shape of a palm tree.
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The surname Palmeira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Palmeira 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 Palmeira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Palmeira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Palmeira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.