About Pereira
The surname Pereira is of Portuguese and Galician origin and is derived from the word "pereiro," meaning pear tree. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or owned a pear tree. The name is common in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking countries, and variations of the surname can also be found in other languages and cultures.
The surname Pereira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pereira 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 Pereira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pereira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pereira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.