Where Does the Salgada Surname Come From?

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

Meaning of the name

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Salgada is usually a form of Salgado. Its meaning, shared with Salgado, is “salted”.

Salgada and Salgado

Before spelling was fixed, Salgado was also written Salgada. Other spellings include Salgueiro.

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