There are
675
Mascarenhass in the USA
Mascarenhas is the
33731st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mascarenhas

WilliamMascarenhas

William Mascarenhas was a Portuguese explorer who played a significant role in the exploration of the Indian Ocean in the 16th century.

JoãoMascarenhas

João Mascarenhas was a Portuguese military commander who served during the Dutch-Portuguese War in the 17th century.

KateMascarenhas

Kate Mascarenhas is a contemporary British author known for her novel 'The Psychology of Time Travel.'

AmeliaMascarenhas

Amelia Mascarenhas is an Indian film producer known for her work in Bollywood and Marathi cinema.

RafaelaMascarenhas

Rafaela Mascarenhas is a Brazilian social media influencer and model known for her fashion and lifestyle content.

FranciscoMascarenhas

Francisco Mascarenhas was a Portuguese nobleman and diplomat who served as the Viceroy of India in the 18th century.

HugoMascarenhas

Hugo Mascarenhas is a Portuguese musician and composer known for his contributions to fado music.

MariaMascarenhas

Maria Mascarenhas is an Indian politician and member of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

AntonioMascarenhas

Antonio Mascarenhas is a Brazilian soccer player who has played for various clubs in Brazil and abroad.

AdrianaMascarenhas

Adriana Mascarenhas is a Portuguese painter known for her abstract and expressionistic works.

Mascarenhas Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mascarenhas' is of Portuguese origin and is associated with the region of Goa, India. It is believed to have originated from the Portuguese word 'Mascarinhos,' which means 'masks' or 'mask makers.' It may have been a surname given to individuals involved in mask-making or used to describe a person who wore masks.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Mascarenhas' is primarily found in Portugal, especially in the region of Goa. It is also present in other former Portuguese colonies such as Brazil and India.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Mascarenhas' include 'Mascarenhaz' and 'Mascarenhasz.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Mascarenhas' can be traced to the Portuguese colonization of Goa and the subsequent migration of Goans to other parts of the world, particularly to countries like Brazil and India.