Vieira

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Portuguese
Pronounced Pron. /ˈvjej.ɾɐ/

Meaning & History

Denoted a person who came from a Portuguese town by this name, derived from vieria meaning "scallop". The scallop was a symbol of Saint James, and was traditionally worn by pilgrims to the shrine of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.