Exclusive surnames in Portugal

Surnames found only in Portugal

Eixo
#1 exclusive
60
exclusive surnames
Only in Portugal
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Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Portugal and are not found in any other country in the world. They are unique cultural heritage, reflecting the linguistic, geographical or historical isolation of the region. This table shows the 100 most common exclusive surnames.

Alandroal
75
2
Eixo
75
1
Avintes
57
3
# Surname Bearers %
1 Eixo 75
12.1%
2 Alandroal 75
12.1%
3 Avintes 57
9.2%
4 Moisão 57
9.2%
5 Carregueiro 57
9.2%
6 Recatia 47
7.6%
7 Rachão 47
7.6%
8 Alcaparra 38
6.1%
9 Val-do-rio 28
4.5%
10 Caloira 28
4.5%
11 Aldeagas 28
4.5%
12 Choupeiro 28
4.5%
13 Briteiros 4
0.6%
14 Maldivas 4
0.6%
15 Frielas 4
0.6%
16 Uamuse 1
0.2%
17 Lleide 1
0.2%
18 Barralo 1
0.2%
19 Significado 1
0.2%
20 Castrum 1
0.2%
21 Arrendatario 1
0.2%
22 Del'pino 1
0.2%
23 Chainça 1
0.2%
24 Refoios 1
0.2%
25 Davolta 1
0.2%
26 Xabel 1
0.2%
27 Balhico 1
0.2%
28 Troça 1
0.2%
29 Ciriz 1
0.2%
30 Modulos 1
0.2%
31 Xorro 1
0.2%
32 Oyten 1
0.2%
33 Arancutean 1
0.2%
34 Laboreiro 1
0.2%
35 Forrato 1
0.2%
36 Vicepresidente 1
0.2%
37 Istp 1
0.2%
38 Avennes 1
0.2%
39 Pilantra 1
0.2%
40 Pisaflores 1
0.2%
41 Sarapico 1
0.2%
42 Cernache 1
0.2%
43 Zumaia 1
0.2%
44 Barregao 1
0.2%
45 Ukrania 1
0.2%
46 Salsoso 1
0.2%
47 Monterroio 1
0.2%
48 Steenweghen 1
0.2%
49 Estucador 1
0.2%
50 Xardon 1
0.2%
51 Adosinda 1
0.2%
52 Cobeira 1
0.2%
53 Nyenrode 1
0.2%
54 Tarqunio 1
0.2%
55 Batinho 1
0.2%
56 Matanco 1
0.2%
57 Aveiras 1
0.2%
58 Gormiti 1
0.2%
59 D'arajo 1
0.2%
60 Centare 1
0.2%
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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Portugal?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Portugal and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Eixo, with 75. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in Portugal?
Exclusive surnames typically arise from linguistic, geographical or historical isolation. They may also derive from local place names, traditional occupations or phonetic adaptations unique to the language and culture of Portugal.
Where does this data come from?
The data comes from official censuses and civil registries. A surname is considered exclusive when it appears in our records from only one country with verified bearers.

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