indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Meaning & History
Sá is a Portuguese toponymic surname, which refers to places with the same name, especially in the north of Portugal. Fortes, in turn, is a surname that can have a geographical origin (strong, high place) or professional origin (strong, strong person, warrior), also with Portuguese roots..
Sá: The surname Sá originates from the homonymous localities, such as Sá, in the district of Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Porto. The etymology of the word Sá goes back to the Gothic "sala", which means "house". Felgueiras Gayo, a genealogist, indicates that the Sá family has its origins in Rodrigo Annes de Sá, from the 12th century.
Fortes: The surname Fortes can have different origins, and can be toponymic (referring to a fort, high place) or related to a profession or personal characteristic (strong, strong person, warrior). In some cases, Fortes may be associated with nobility, as in the case of Emanuelle Forti, of Italian nobility, who moved to France and then to Portugal.
Sá Fortes: The combination of the surnames Sá Fortes indicates a possible dual origin, with an ancestor who possibly lived in a location with the name Sá and/or was known for his strength or physical qualities.
Sá: The surname Sá originates from the homonymous localities, such as Sá, in the district of Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Porto. The etymology of the word Sá goes back to the Gothic "sala", which means "house". Felgueiras Gayo, a genealogist, indicates that the Sá family has its origins in Rodrigo Annes de Sá, from the 12th century.
Fortes: The surname Fortes can have different origins, and can be toponymic (referring to a fort, high place) or related to a profession or personal characteristic (strong, strong person, warrior). In some cases, Fortes may be associated with nobility, as in the case of Emanuelle Forti, of Italian nobility, who moved to France and then to Portugal.
Sá Fortes: The combination of the surnames Sá Fortes indicates a possible dual origin, with an ancestor who possibly lived in a location with the name Sá and/or was known for his strength or physical qualities.