There are
598
Leitaos in the USA
Leitao is the
37288th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Leitao

AnibalCavaco

Anibal Cavaco Silva is a Portuguese economist and politician who served as the 19th President of Portugal from 2006 to 2016.

AnibalLeal

Anibal Leal is a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs including Cruzeiro and Internacional.

FabianaLeitao

Fabiana Leitao is a Brazilian actress known for her roles in Brazilian telenovelas such as 'A Favorita' and 'Velho Chico.'

HelderLeitao

Helder Leitao is a Portuguese politician who has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores since 2012.

JoaoLeitao

Joao Leitao is a renowned Portuguese travel blogger and digital influencer known for his blog 'Nomad Revelations.'

JoaoCarlos

Joao Carlos Leitao is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a forward for clubs such as Benfica and Sporting CP.

Parents'Leitao

Parents' Leitao is a Portuguese-American basketball coach who has served as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics.

PauloLeitao

Paulo Leitao is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Brazil and Portugal.

RuiLeitao

Rui Leitao is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a forward for clubs such as Alverca and Gil Vicente.

TiagoLeitao

Tiago Leitao is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a forward for clubs such as Braga and Vitória de Setúbal.

Leitao Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Leitao' is of Portuguese and Spanish origin. It is derived from the Portuguese and Spanish word 'leitão,' which means 'suckling pig' or 'piglet.' The surname may have originated as a nickname for someone who raised or sold suckling pigs or it could have been given to someone with a physical resemblance to a piglet.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Leitao' is most commonly found in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. It may also be found in communities of Portuguese and Spanish descent in other parts of the world such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Leitao' include 'Leite' and 'Leitão'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Leitao' likely followed Portuguese colonial expansion and emigration patterns. Portuguese settlers and immigrants may have brought the surname to various parts of the world, particularly during periods of colonial exploration and migration.