History:
The surname GINJA is of Portuguese origin.
The surname GINJA is derived from the Portuguese word for “cherry” and was likely first used as a nickname for someone with a connection to the fruit.
Description:
The surname GINJA is common in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil and Angola.
It is traditional in Portugal for the surname to be passed down from father to son, and for the first-born son to be given the father’s surname.
The surname GINJA may appear in various forms, such as GINJAL, GINJALES, GINJALO or GINJALES.
