CORDEIRO
Cordeiro
The surname Cordeiro is of Portuguese and Galician origin, deriving from the word "cordeiro," which means "lamb" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a surname for someone who worked as a shepherd or raised sheep.
The Cordeiro surname is not commonly found in the United Kingdom, primarily being associated with individuals of Portuguese or Spanish descent. However, it may have been introduced to the UK through migration or intermarriage.
Individuals bearing the surname Cordeiro may be able to trace their ancestry back to Portugal or Spain, where the name is more prevalent. The Cordeiro family name carries the cultural heritage and history of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the traditions and values of the region.
While the Cordeiro surname may not be widely recognised in British genealogy, it remains a distinctive and meaningful name for those who bear it, symbolising qualities such as resilience, care for animals, and pastoral life.
There are approximately 196 people named Cordeiro in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Cordeiro.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- Donato
- Ederson
- Edward
- Ernest
- Fernando
- George
- Jose
- Ken
- Luis
- Marco
- Mauricio
- Nuno
- Paulo
Female
- Ana
- Beatriz
- Carey
- Carla
- Dawn
- Geraldine
- Janet
- Maria
- Norma
- Patricia
- Paula
- Petina
- Ruth
- Swetha
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.