About Quaresma
The surname Quaresma is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "quaresma," which means "Lent" in Portuguese. It is a surname commonly found among Portuguese and Sephardic Jewish communities. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone born or baptized during the season of Lent or for someone who observed Lent strictly. It may also have been given to individuals who had a somber or serious demeanor.
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The surname Quaresma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quaresma based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Quaresma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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