Surname · Portuguese origin
Sousa
Meaning
The surname Sousa means From the River Sousa.
Origin
Portuguese
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Sousa
Sousa is a place-name surname from the River Sousa.
What kind of surname is Sousa?
Sousa is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Portuguese naming tradition — you can read how Portuguese surnames were formed on our Portuguese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Sousa
You may also see this surname written as:
- Souza
Other Portuguese surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Sousa mean?
The surname Sousa means From the River Sousa. Sousa is a place-name surname from the River Sousa.
Where does the surname Sousa come from?
Sousa is a surname of Portuguese origin.
What kind of surname is Sousa?
Sousa is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Sousa?
Variant spellings of Sousa include Souza.
What are other Portuguese surnames?
Other Portuguese surnames include Almeida, Carvalho, Fernandes, Ferreira, Goncalves, Lopes.