Camõess
Camõess is a Portuguese surname, most famously associated with Luís Vaz de Camões, the national poet of Portugal. The name itself is believed to derive from a medieval noble family, possibly originating from the region of Galicia or northern Portugal. The etymology of "Camõess" is uncertain, with some theories linking it to words related to "rocks" or "stones," perhaps referring to a geographical feature. Other hypotheses suggest a possible connection to a patronymic or a toponymic origin.
The surname gained significant prominence through Luís Vaz de Camões, whose epic poem *Os Lusíadas* is considered