DSouza
DSouza is a surname commonly found among Konkani-speaking communities in India, particularly in Goa, and among their diaspora. It is a variant of the Portuguese surname de Sousa, a toponymic name meaning “from Sousa,” a place in Portugal. The D’ or de prefix in the original form reflects Portuguese naming conventions, and the form DSouza arises through anglicization or typographical choices that drop the apostrophe.
Etymology and history: The surname de Sousa originated in Portugal and spread to Goa during centuries of
Geographic distribution and culture: In India, DSouza is especially common among Goan Catholics and Konkani-speaking people
Variants and related names: Variants include de Sousa, Sousa, D’Souza, and DSouza. The presence or absence of
Notable people: A well-known figure with a closely related spelling is Dinesh D’Souza, an American political