Surname · Portuguese origin
Carvalho
Meaning
The surname Carvalho means Oak tree.
Origin
Portuguese
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Carvalho
Carvalho means “oak tree.”
What kind of surname is Carvalho?
Carvalho 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 Carvalho mean?
The surname Carvalho means Oak tree. Carvalho means “oak tree.”
Where does the surname Carvalho come from?
Carvalho is a surname of Portuguese origin.
What kind of surname is Carvalho?
Carvalho is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Portuguese surnames?
Other Portuguese surnames include Almeida, Fernandes, Ferreira, Goncalves, Lopes, Marques.