About Pires
The surname Pires is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "pilus," meaning "hair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive or abundant head of hair. Over time, the surname Pires became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, it is a common surname in Portugal and among Portuguese communities worldwide.
The surname Pires is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pires 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 Pires is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pires in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pires using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.