De Moura Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

The spelling De Moura grew out of Moura, a Portuguese surname with a long paper trail. The name is habitational, pointing to “from Moura”.

How the spelling arose

De Moura simply joins the particle De to Moura, a habit common in Portuguese naming. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Mora.

De Moura coat of arms

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

Research your De Moura family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.