Matos Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Matos

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Matos history with Matos Family Crest
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Origins Available: Portuguese, Spanish

Where did the Portuguese Matos family come from? What is the Portuguese coat of arms/family crest? When did the Matos family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The surname Matos is derived from the Portuguese word "mato," which means "bush, forest or scrubland." There are also a few places in Portugal named Matos, which were no doubt named for their geographic features. The surname was most likely originally a habitation name created from the place name.

Spelling variations of this family name include: Matos, Mateus, Mato and others.

First found in the Spanish kingdom of Leon. Matos is the name of one of the oldest families of Portugal, who claim descent from the Kings of the ancient Spanish kingdom of Leon.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria Manuela Matos, who came to New Orleans in 1778; Raymond Matos, who arrived at the port of New York in 1822; as well as Louis A. Matos, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia in 1863..

For more information on the last name Matos, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Some noteworthy people of the name Matos

Luis Palés Matos (1898-1959), Puerto Rican poet
José Carlos Matos (b. 1973), South Africa born, Portuguese guitar player

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Matos family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Matos coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Matos genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Matos Family Crest Products

Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Matos.

Apparel

Apparel revealing the family crest for the surname Matos.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Matos.

Ceramics

Ceramics with a Matos coat of arms.

Clip art

Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Matos.

Downloads

Downloads with a Matos coat of arms.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Matos.

Family Tree

Family Tree for the Matos family crest.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques displaying the family crest for the name Matos.

Keychains

Keychains showing the Matos family crest.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads emphasing the family crest for the name Matos.

New Products

New Products with a Matos family crest.

Packages

Packages proudly displaying the Matos family crest.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames with the coat of arms for the name Matos.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Matos.

Symbolism

Symbolism proudly displaying the Matos coat of arms.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs displaying the Matos family crest.

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The Matos Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Matos Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.