The surname Pereira originates from the Portuguese and Galician languages, with its roots tracing back to the Latin words "pirum" or "pyrus," meaning pear. It is a toponymic surname, initially associated with the medieval feudal estate of Pereira in Portugal, where it denoted 'pear tree.' Historically, the surname was adopted by noble Christian families and later became widespread among Sephardic Jews of Portuguese origin, contributing to its prevalence across the Sephardic Jewish diaspora. Today, Pereira remains a common surname in South America and Europe, reflecting its historical and cultural significance.
With 29898 occurrences, the surname Pereira ranks #1175 in the country. It’s carried by approximately 10 people out of every 100,000.
Our database contains over 3908 people with the last name Pereira. This surname is most commonly found in California, Massachusetts, Florida. We have over 4 unique first names combined with the last name Pereira in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Jose, Maria, Carlos.
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