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