Guedes

Guedes is a surname of Portuguese origin, commonly found in the British Isles among individuals of Portuguese descent. The name is a toponymic surname, derived from various places in Portugal bearing the name 'Guedes'.

The surname Guedes is thought to have originated from the medieval Latin term "guidus" or "quidus", meaning "profit" or "benefit". Over time, individuals with the surname Guedes may have been associated with wealth or prosperity.

Portuguese immigration to the United Kingdom has contributed to the presence of the Guedes surname in British records. Those bearing the surname Guedes have likely formed part of the vibrant Portuguese community in the UK, playing a role in various aspects of British society.

As a surname, Guedes holds historical and cultural significance, representing the heritage and ancestry of individuals with ties to Portugal. It is emblematic of the diverse tapestry of surnames present in the British Isles, reflecting the country's rich history of immigration and multiculturalism.

There are approximately 129 people named Guedes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Guedes.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Antonio
  • Bruno
  • Daniel
  • Danilo
  • Francisco
  • Joao
  • Jose
  • Mario
  • Miguel
  • Paulo

Female

  • Alda
  • Ana
  • Anabela
  • Deborah
  • Maria
  • Mariana
  • Mary
  • Paula
  • Sophie
  • Susana

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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