About Vieira
The surname Vieira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "vieira," which means "scallop" in Portuguese. It is a common surname in Portugal and is often associated with families who lived near the coast or were involved in maritime activities. The scallop shell, which is the symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, is also associated with the surname Vieira, as it represents the journey and spiritual significance of the pilgrimage.
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The surname Vieira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vieira 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 Vieira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vieira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vieira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.