Ribeira Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Ribeiro surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Many Ribeira families will find their roots under Ribeiro, the form most records use. At root, the name means “stream”.

A variant of Ribeiro

Before spelling was fixed, Ribeiro was also written Ribeira. Related forms: Riveiro.

Get the complete Ribeira report, with a museum-style coat of arms.