A family's influence in the past can be measured by several factors, not just accumulated wealth. That's because even surnames can indicate who were the most influential of all time! See which surnames are a sign of strong status and power in society.
If the family has a noble history, some surnames tend to appear much more frequently. They are an indication of all the representation accumulated over the years, indicating nobility or influence in politics and in many other scenarios.
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In addition to the relationship with the nobility and politics, the influence of a surname was also measured by the possession of large properties, lands and castles, demonstrating influence and power. This, not to mention the marriage alliances, which further reinforced the strength of these families, with so-called “arranged marriages”. These unions accumulated even more wealth and resources, which were passed down through generations.
Despite all this, even with the influence of history, it may be that some of these family names continue to be present in societies, but not with the same influence as in the past.
Thus, six of the surnames – among the most influential – can still be found in Brazil today, for example. They carry part of the history of generations which were marked by strong disputes over power and space. Are they:
Alves: means “warrior”, “protector” or “army” and was common in European power families;
Rodrigues: means “the son of Rodrigo”, with reference to “rich in glory” or “the lord of glory”;
Ferreira: originates in Portugal. He is from one of the oldest and most noble families in the country;
Cabral: is also a Portuguese surname, historically noble and close to royalty;
Santos: has Italian origin and means “of the Saints”;
Oliveira: surname of a Portuguese family that cultivated olive trees, therefore it is of great historical importance among the nobility.
