About Queiroz
The surname Queiroz is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "queiro," meaning "shepherd" or "goatherd." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Over time, many individuals with the surname migrated to Portugal, where it became more common. Today, the surname Queiroz is found in various Portuguese-speaking countries and is often associated with families who have a historical connection to shepherding or livestock farming.
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The surname Queiroz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Queiroz 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 Queiroz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Queiroz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Queiroz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.