Salgueiro

Salgueiro is a Portuguese and Galician surname and place name. It is derived from the word "salgueiro," meaning "willow tree" in both languages.

Surname: As a surname, Salgueiro indicates an ancestral connection to a place where willow trees were prominent or possibly derived from a person who lived near such trees. The surname is found in Portugal, Brazil (due to Portuguese colonization), Galicia (Spain), and other countries with significant Portuguese or Galician diasporas.

Place Name: "Salgueiro" also frequently appears as a place name for towns, villages, or geographical features where willow trees are abundant. These locations are typically found in Portugal and Galicia. The presence of the place name likely reflects the local environment and its characteristic vegetation.