About the Texeira Surname

Some records give Teixeira; others give Texeira. Both point to the same Portuguese family name. In origin, the name means “yew grove”.

Spelling and variants

Texeira is listed among the recognised spellings of Teixeira. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Teixeiro.

Arms associated with the name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Texeira, so the heraldry linked to Teixeira is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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