Portuguese Surnames

Pine or fortress

From the small pine tree place

Pine tree

Painted or colorful

Son of Pedro

From pitanga fruit tree

Agave plant

Place of slate

From the town of Pombal (dovecote)

Pigeon or dove

From Porches village in Algarve

Purple or royal

From the city of Portalegre

Small gateway or pass

From the city of Portimao

From the city of Porto

Beach

Prince (island name)

From the place Proenca

Purification

Lent (liturgical season)

Burnt or scorched land

Place of oaks

From Quelimane city

From the headland

Backyard or garden

Small farmstead

Bouquet or branch

Son of Ramiro

From Rangel (a place)

Fox

Royal or regal

Rebel or wild

From Rebordelo village on the border

Echoes or reverberations

Irrigated land

From royal estate lands in Alentejo

Kings

From the town of Resende

Resurrection

From the place Resende

Wild stream (Madeiran place)

Small stream or brook

Rock or cliff

Famous ruler

Son of Rodrigo

Pomegranate tree

Rest or repose (Saint Roch)