About Terceira
The surname Terceira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "terceira," meaning "third." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in or hailed from the island of Terceira in the Azores archipelago. The name may also have been given to individuals who were born or baptized on the third day of the week, which in Portuguese is "terça-feira." Overall, the surname Terceira is associated with a geographical or temporal origin, indicating a connection to the island or the third day of the week.
The surname Terceira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Terceira 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 Terceira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Terceira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Terceira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.