Soares Surname Origin & Meaning
/swa-REZ/Soares is most likely a surname of Portuguese origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Soares is of Portuguese origin, derived from the given name 'Soares', which is a patronymic form meaning 'son of Soeiro'. It is common in Portuguese-speaking countries and regions with Portuguese heritage.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Portuguese (Portuguese) 70% -
Brazilian (Latin American) 20% -
Angolan (African) 10%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Soares
Soares Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.