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![Show Contents]() Azevedo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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This surname was originally derived from the name of a place located in the district of Cavado, in Portugal. The name is derived from the Portuguese word "azevinho" meaning holly as in the European holly. Early Origins of the Azevedo familyThe surname Azevedo was first found in Viana do Castelo, Portugal where Dórdia Pais Azevedo (c. 1080-1124) was the founding father of the family. He died in Ribadouro, Porto, Portugal and was brother of Mem Pais Bufinho (c. 1100-?). His son was Pero Mendes de Azevedo (1150-1217). Guido Viegas de Azevedo (1030-?), born in Spain was Lord of Couto de Azevedo (Barcelos) and a rich man of the Court of King D. Vermudo III of Leão and D. Fernando the Great. While we have no record of the year of his death, we do known he died in Alvarenga, Aveiro, Portugal. Early History of the Azevedo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Azevedo research. Another 398 words (28 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1108, 1150, 1172, 1180, 1210, 1250, 1332, 1385, 1430, 1465, 1486, 1495, 1517, 1525, 1526, 1560, 1570, 1573, 1578, 1600, 1610, 1625, 1634, 1665, 1723 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Azevedo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Azevedo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Azevedo, Azevinho and others. Early Notables of the Azevedo familyProminent members of the family include - João de Azevedo Malafaya (c. 1430-1517 ), a Portuguese prelate from the 15th to the 16th century. He was the 31st Bishop of Porto , between 1465 and 1495. His son, D. Manuel de Azevedo (1486 - 1578)...
- Ángela de Azevedo (c. 1665-1723), was a Portuguese playwright, thought to have been born in Lisbon to a nobleman of the Royal House, João de Azevedo Pereira and his wife Izabel de Oliveira. Born in Pa...
Azevedo RankingIn the United States, the name Azevedo is the 5,636th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Azevedo is ranked the 7,055th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
 Azevedo migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Azevedo Settlers in United States in the 16th Century- Juan de Azevedo, who sailed to Florida in 1538
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- Anthony Lawrence Azevedo (b. 1981), Brazilian-born American water polo player a 2008 Olympic silver medalist and a five-time Olympian (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016). Nicknamed "The Savior" he is considered to be one of the best American water polo players
- Eduardo Azevedo (1982-2001), born in São Paulo, Brazilian race car driver. 2001 Brazilian Formula Junior champion and the 2002 South American Formula Three Class-B champion. He raced in Brazilian Formula Renault in 2003
- Clarence L. Azevedo, American politician, Mayor of Sacramento, California, 1956-59 3
- Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo (1938-2017), Portuguese entrepreneur, who owned a controlling stake in Sonae SGPS
- João Mendonça Azevedo (1915-1991), Portuguese football goalkeeper
- Sérgio Azevedo (b. 1968), Portuguese composer of contemporary classical music
- Admiral José Baptista Pinheiro de Azevedo (1917-1983), Portuguese political figure, and revolutionary, prime minister of Portugal between (1975-1976)
- Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo (b. 1957), Brazilian diplomat who served as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from 2013 until 2020. Since 2020, he has been Executive Vice President and Director of Corporate Affairs at PepsiCo
- Ricardo Azevedo (b. 1956), Brazilian professional water polo coach
- Mateus Soares de Azevedo (b. 1959), Brazilian writer, journalist, editor and translator. He has published a dozen books and received the USA Best Books 2011 Awards
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Azevedo migration to the United States 
