Surname · Portuguese origin
Goncalves
Meaning
The surname Goncalves means Son of Gonçalo.
Origin
Portuguese
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Goncalves
Gonçalves means “son of Gonçalo.”
What kind of surname is Goncalves?
Goncalves is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Portuguese naming tradition — you can read how Portuguese surnames were formed on our Portuguese last names page.
Other Portuguese surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Goncalves mean?
The surname Goncalves means Son of Gonçalo. Gonçalves means “son of Gonçalo.”
Where does the surname Goncalves come from?
Goncalves is a surname of Portuguese origin.
What kind of surname is Goncalves?
Goncalves is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Portuguese surnames?
Other Portuguese surnames include Almeida, Carvalho, Fernandes, Ferreira, Lopes, Marques.