There are
1476
Veigas in the USA
Veiga is the
18640th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Veiga

HenriqueVeiga

Henrique Veiga was a Portuguese painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

CarlosVeiga

Carlos Veiga is a Cape Verdean politician who served as the Prime Minister of Cape Verde from 1991 to 2000.

KheringtonVeiga

Kherington Veiga is an American dancer and actress known for her appearances on the reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance' and the film 'Fame.'

RamonVeiga

Ramon Veiga is a Spanish composer and conductor, known for his classical music compositions and orchestral performances.

MariliaVeiga

Marilia Veiga is a Brazilian journalist and television presenter, known for her work on sports shows and coverage of major sporting events.

GustavoVeiga

Gustavo Veiga is an Argentine journalist and writer, specializing in sports journalism and covering football events.

ManuelVeiga

Manuel Veiga is a Cape Verdean musician and composer, known for his contributions to Cape Verdean music and traditional folk songs.

AnaPaula

Ana Paula Veiga is a Portuguese lawyer and legal scholar, specializing in international human rights law.

LuisVeiga

Luis Veiga is a Portuguese film director and screenwriter, known for his work on critically acclaimed films such as 'Golden Distance' and 'The Tree of Blood.'

PedroVeiga

Pedro Veiga is a Brazilian computer scientist and cybersecurity expert, known for his research and contributions to internet security and online privacy.

Veiga Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Veiga' is of Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Galician word 'veiga' which means 'meadow' or 'plain.' The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near or owned land in a meadow or plain.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Veiga' is most commonly found in Portugal and Brazil, due to the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. It can also be found in other Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as among Portuguese and Brazilian diaspora communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Veiga' include 'Vega' and 'Viega.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Veiga' have migrated and immigrated to various countries as part of the Portuguese diaspora, including Brazil, the United States, Canada, and other former Portuguese colonies.