Carvalho
Carvalho is a surname of Portuguese origin, derived from the word carvalho, the Portuguese term for the oak tree. The name is believed to have originated as a descriptive or toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near an oak grove or hailed from a place named for oaks. Over time, it spread with Portuguese exploration and settlement, becoming common in Portugal and Brazil and appearing in other Lusophone communities and diaspora populations.
In addition to its use as a surname, Carvalho appears in toponymy in Portuguese-speaking regions, where place
Notable individuals with the surname include Ricardo Carvalho, a Portuguese former professional footballer who played for