[Goanet]origin of name carvalho

[Allwyn Carvalho]

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What is the origin of the Portugese surname "Carvalho"?  I used to think it came from the 
word for "horse", but I have recently heard that it more probably originates from the word 
for "oak tree".  Anyone knows for sure?  Thanks in advance.
Allwyn.