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Sousa

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Portuguese
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsow.zɐ/
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Meaning & History

Originally indicated someone who lived near the River Sousa in Portugal, possibly derived from Latin salsus "salty" or saxa "rocks".

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RootSousa (place name)
VariantSouza
Other Languages & CulturesSosa(Spanish)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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