Viveiros

Viveiros is a surname of British origin with Portuguese roots. The name is derived from the Portuguese word "viveiro", meaning "nursery" or "greenhouse". It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a nursery.

The Viveiros family likely has connections to Portugal, with members of the family settling in the United Kingdom at some point in history. The surname may have also been brought to Britain through immigration or trade.

Today, individuals with the surname Viveiros can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with some branches of the family having established themselves in different regions over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Viveiros have made contributions to various fields, and the name continues to be borne by individuals of British and Portuguese descent.

There are approximately 153 people named Viveiros in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Viveiros.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Portugal

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Portuguese

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Agostinho
  • Andrew
  • Antonio
  • Carlos
  • Claudio
  • Craig
  • Fabio
  • Fernando
  • Joao
  • Jose
  • Manuel
  • Paulo
  • Ricardo

Female

  • Ana
  • Christina
  • Elizabeth
  • Elsa
  • Gisele
  • Guida
  • Isaura
  • Ligia
  • Lisa
  • Marcia
  • Maria
  • Rhoda
  • Rita
  • Tarnya

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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