SEBASTIAO
Sebastiao
Sebastiao is a British surname with origins in Portugal. The name is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Sebastianus, which means "venerable" or "revered".
History
The surname Sebastiao likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Sebastian. It is common among Portuguese communities and has spread to other countries, including Britain.
Notable People
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Distribution
The surname Sebastiao is relatively rare in Britain, mostly found within specific Portuguese communities or among descendants of Portuguese immigrants.
Variants
Variants of the surname Sebastiao include Sebastian, Sebastien, and Sebastià.
In summary, Sebastiao is a surname of Portuguese origin that has found its way to Britain through migration and has become a part of the diverse fabric of surnames in the country.
There are approximately 64 people named Sebastiao in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sebastiao.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adilson
- Antonio
- Carlos
- Fernando
- Joao
- Jose
- Nelson
- Paulo
- Ricardo
- Vicente
Female
- Ana
- Andreia
- Franchesca
- Julie
- Maria
- Patricia
- Rita
- Soraia
- Suzi
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.