About Sousa
The surname Sousa is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "saxa" meaning "rock" or "stone." It is a locational surname typically associated with people who lived near or were from places named Sousa in Portugal. The name may also have originated from the occupational term "sousa," referring to a person who worked as a steward or a supervisor. Overall, the surname Sousa signifies a connection to a specific place or occupation in Portuguese history.
The surname Sousa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sousa 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 Sousa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sousa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sousa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.