About Viegas
The surname Viegas is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "vicarius," meaning "deputy" or "representative." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person who held a position of authority or acted as a representative in a particular community or organization. Over time, the surname Viegas has become relatively common in Portugal and is associated with individuals who may have had a notable role in their community or held positions of responsibility.
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The surname Viegas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Viegas 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 Viegas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Viegas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.