TheNameDBAndrade
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name element meaning 'other' or 'different'.
Etymology
The surname likely derives from a Portuguese or Spanish place name, or possibly from a personal name element. Some sources suggest a connection to medieval Iberian nobility and regional place names.
About the Andrade Surname
A Portuguese or Spanish surname likely derived from a place name or regional origin. The name is particularly common in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries due to colonial history.
Distribution
Found in Portugal, Spain, and Portuguese/Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Brazil.
Notable Bearers
Oswald de Andrade (Brazilian modernist writer), various historical figures