Carrilho

Carrilho is a surname of Portuguese origin. It is most common in Portugal and among Portuguese-speaking communities around the world. In Lusophone onomastics, Carrilho often appears as a toponymic or descriptive surname, and its orthography with the “lh” digraph reflects standard Portuguese pronunciation.

Etymology and usage: The exact ancestral roots of Carrilho can vary by family, but in many cases the name is linked to a place name or landscape feature rather than a trade or patronymic. Like other Portuguese surnames, it spread through emigration to Brazil and other countries, contributing to its contemporary distribution.

Geographic distribution: Today, the surname is found with higher concentration in Portugal and Brazil, with communities in the United States, Canada, France, and other countries due to historical migration from the Iberian Peninsula and from Lusophone regions.

Cultural presence: People bearing the surname Carrilho have been active in a range of domains—including politics, education, science, and the arts—across Portugal, Brazil, and communities formed by the Lusophone diaspora.