What ethnicity is the surname Pereira?

Portuguese, Galician, and Jewish (Sephardic): topographic name from Portuguese pereira ‘pear tree’, or a habitational name from a place named with this word in Portugal and Galicia. The surname is also common in western India, having been taken there by Portuguese colonists.

What are Portuguese last names?

Most common surnames in Portugal and Brazil

Who are the members of the Pereira family?

Prominent members of the family include Pedro Homem Pereira, the 17th and last Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon (1591-1954); Marcos Soares Pereira (died 1655), a Portuguese composer…

How many census records are there for the last name Pereira?

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Pereira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereira census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. There are 40,000 immigration records available for the last name Pereira.

Where does the last name Perera come from?

Perera History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Origins Available: The surname Perera is of local origin, that is, it is a surname derived from the place of origin of the initial bearer. In this case, the surname is derived from one of several places so named in Portugal. The name is derived from the Spanish word “Pera,” which means “pear.”.

What was the most common job for a Pereira?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Pereira. 12% of Pereira men worked as a Laborer and 6% of Pereira women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pereira were Clerk and Spinner