Surname · Portuguese origin
Almeida
Meaning
The surname Almeida means From Almeida.
Origin
Portuguese
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Almeida
Almeida is a place name of Arabic roots (al-ma’ida, “the plateau/table”).
What kind of surname is Almeida?
Almeida 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.
Other Portuguese surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Almeida mean?
The surname Almeida means From Almeida. Almeida is a place name of Arabic roots (al-ma’ida, “the plateau/table”).
Where does the surname Almeida come from?
Almeida is a surname of Portuguese origin.
What kind of surname is Almeida?
Almeida is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Portuguese surnames?
Other Portuguese surnames include Carvalho, Fernandes, Ferreira, Goncalves, Lopes, Marques.