Where Does the Souza Surname Come From?

There is no single Souza family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Family name meaning

Souza is a spelling of the Spanish surname Sosa. The name is habitational, pointing to “from Sousa" or "saltwort”.

Spelling and variants

Souza is listed among the recognised spellings of Sosa. Other spellings include Sousa.

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