The surname Machala was first found in Silesia, and the Czech regions, where the name came from humble beginnings. The surname is derived from the given name Mach, of Slavic origins, and shares the same etymological roots as the English name Matthew. The first of the name in records appears to be Mach Budischer, on record 1362, in Iglau, located in present day Czech territory.
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Early History of the Machala family
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Machala Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Mach, Macha, Machotta, Macholla, Machule, Mache, Machura, Machnik, Machon, Machoi and many more.
Early Notables of the Machala family
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Machala migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Machala Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Paul Machala, who was recorded in Galveston, Texas in 1854
Frantiska Machala, who arrived in New York in 1884
Josef Machala, who was recorded as an "Iowa bound" arrival in New York, NY in 1884
Machala migration to the United States 
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