BRANDAO
Brandão
Brandão is a Portuguese surname with roots in Brazil. However, it is also found in countries with historical ties to Portugal, such as the United Kingdom. The name Brandão is derived from the Portuguese word “brandão” which means a burning stick or torch.
The Brandão surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name. Those with the Brandão surname may have ancestors who emigrated from Brazil or other Portuguese-speaking countries to the UK.
The surname Brandão may be spelled in various ways, including Brandao, Brando, and Branda. Individuals with this surname may have diverse backgrounds and may be descendants of Portuguese or Brazilian immigrants who settled in the UK.
As with many surnames, the history and meaning of the Brandão surname can vary depending on the specific family or individual. Researching family history, genealogy records, and historical documents can provide further insight into the origins and significance of the Brandão surname for individuals in the UK.
There are approximately 73 people named Brandao in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Brandao.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andre
- Antonio
- Carlos
- Jose
- Manuel
- Marcio
- Mario
- Miguel
- Pedro
- Tiago
Female
- Ana
- Gabriela
- Larissa
- Leila
- Liliana
- Maria
- Natasha
- Sandra
- Sara
- Sofia
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.