TheNameDBBrasil
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the wood brasil, a valuable dyewood tree, or a topographic reference to Brazil.
Etymology
The surname likely originated as an occupational name for those who traded in or worked with brasil wood, which was highly valued in medieval Europe. Alternatively, it may derive from a place name associated with the tree or the region.
About the Brasil Surname
A surname with commercial origins tied to the valuable brasil wood trade of the medieval and early modern periods. The name gained prominence with Portuguese and Spanish maritime expansion.
Distribution
Primarily found in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil.
Notable Bearers
Uncertain; primarily a regional surname