There are
3915
Desousas in the USA
Desousa is the
8437th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Desousa

JoãoRodrigues

A Portuguese explorer and cartographer who played a significant role in expanding Portuguese territories in Asia during the 16th century.

BartolomeuDias

A Portuguese navigator who became the first European explorer to sail around the southern tip of Africa, now known as the Cape of Good Hope, opening up a new sea route to East Asia.

Manuelde

A Brazilian politician and military officer who served as the Governor-General of Brazil during the early 18th century. He implemented various administrative and social reforms in the colony.

Afonsode

A Portuguese nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. He served as the governor of the Captaincy of São Vicente.

AntónioJosé

A Portuguese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal during the late 19th century. He was known for his initiatives in modernizing Portugal's infrastructure and economy.

Desousa Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Desousa is of Portuguese origin.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Desousa is commonly found in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking regions.
VariationsVariations of the surname Desousa include De Sousa and DeSousa.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Desousa occurred primarily during the colonial era when Portuguese explorers and settlers traveled to various parts of the world, such as Asia, Africa, and the Americas, in search of new trade routes and opportunities for colonization.