Quaresma

Quaresma Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Quaresma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Quaresma: 246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSM
🗽 NYSIIS
QGANA
🔊 Soundex
Q060250
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AA0 R EH1 S M AH0
🌐 IPA
/quaresma*/
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('KRSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q625

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