Moreira History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy
Portugal

The Moreira surname of Portuguese and Galician origins is a habitational name that was taken on from any of the numerous places in Portugal and Galicia called Moreira. These place names derive from the word "moreira," meaning a "mulBerry tree."

Early Origins of the Moreira family

The surname Moreira was first found in Portugal where the fist on record appears to be Pedro Pires Moreira, who lived contemporary to Kings Sancho I Portugal (reign 1185-1211,) and Afonso II (reign 1212-1223).

Early History of the Moreira family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moreira research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1154, 1211, 1185 and 1223 are included under the topic Early Moreira History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Moreira Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moreira, Moreiro and others.

Early Notables of the Moreira family (pre 1700)

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Moreira Ranking

In the United States, the name Moreira is the 5,658^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. [1] However, in France, the name Moreira is ranked the 1,100^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,932 people with that name. [2]

Moreira migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Moreira Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antonio Moreira, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1918
Arthur Moreira, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States, in 1918
Eduardo Barbosa Moreira, aged 27, who settled in America, in 1918
E.C. Moreira, aged 22, who landed in America, in 1919
Augustin Moreira, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1919
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Moreira (post 1700) +

Rafael Moreira, Brazilian American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer
Adriano José Alves Moreira (1922-2022), Portuguese lawyer, professor and a leading politician, Member of the Council of State (2016-2019)
Eurídice Moreira da Silva (1939-2020), better known simply as Eurídice Moreira or Dona Dida, a Brazilian Politician and Professor
Wilson Moreira (1936-2018), Brazilian sambista, singer and songwriter
António Leal Moreira (1758-1819), Portuguese composer and organist
Ricardo Ariel Moreira (b. 1983), Argentine footballer
Juarez Moreira (b. 1954), Brazilian guitarist and composer
Paul Moreira (b. 1961), French journalist and documentary film maker
Pablo Javier Moreira (b. 1970), field hockey goalkeeper from Argentina
Leticia Costas Moreira, professional Spanish tennis player
... (Another 12 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/