Given name & surname

Carvalho

Carvalho is a surname from Portuguese. It is used in English and Portuguese.

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Carvalho comes from Portuguese.

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How it developed

From Portuguese Carvalho.

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CarvalhoCarballo

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