Surname · Portuguese origin
Pereira
Meaning
The surname Pereira means Pear tree.
Origin
Portuguese
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Pereira
Pereira means “pear tree.”
What kind of surname is Pereira?
Pereira 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 Pereira mean?
The surname Pereira means Pear tree. Pereira means “pear tree.”
Where does the surname Pereira come from?
Pereira is a surname of Portuguese origin.
What kind of surname is Pereira?
Pereira 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.