Moreira

Moreira is a surname of Portuguese and Galician origin. It derives from the word moreira, the name of the mulberry tree, and historically was used as a toponym for places or families associated with mulberry groves.

The name is most common in Portugal and Brazil, reflecting centuries of migration and colonial ties. It is also found among Portuguese-speaking communities in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Variants occasionally encountered in records include Moreiras and Morera, while Moreira remains the standard form in Portuguese.

As a toponym, Moreira appears in numerous geographic names, including towns, parishes, and districts in Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone regions, typically signaling historic mulberry groves or landholdings associated with the family name.

Notable people bearing the surname have been prominent in various fields, including politics, sport, science, and the arts, especially in Portugal and Brazil. Because it is a common surname, no single individual is universally identified with the name.