SARAIVA
Saraiva
Saraiva is a British surname of Portuguese origin, derived from the Portuguese word “saraiva” meaning "hailstorm". It is believed that the surname may have been an occupational name for someone who worked in a hailstorm or a nickname for a person with a fierce or stormy temperament.
The Saraiva surname is primarily found in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal and Brazil. However, there are individuals and families with the surname Saraiva who have settled in the United Kingdom, either through migration or historical connections between Britain and Portugal.
As with many surnames, the origin and meaning of Saraiva may vary depending on the family's specific history and circumstances. Research into genealogy, historical records, and family traditions can provide further insights into the origins and significance of the Saraiva surname among British families.
There are approximately 126 people named Saraiva in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Saraiva.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexandre
- Antonio
- Daniel
- Filipe
- Joao
- Luis
- Nuno
- Pedro
- Rafael
- Raul
- Timothy
Female
- Albertina
- Ana
- Isabel
- Margarida
- Maria
- Silvia
- Sonia
- Susana
- Susi
- Toni