Guimarães

Guimarães is a Portuguese surname, primarily a toponymic name, meaning 'from Guimarães'. Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal, often referred to as the 'birthplace of the Portuguese nation'. The city's name itself is believed to derive from a Germanic personal name, Vimara, combined with the Latin suffix -anes, indicating 'the lands of Vimara'.

The surname became established as families originating from or having significant ties to the city of Guimarães adopted it. It is a common surname in Portugal and Brazil, reflecting the historical ties between the two nations. The city of Guimarães holds significant historical importance as the first capital of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage site.