The MacEdo name was originally created from the name of an existing place, most likely from Macedo, in the province of Tras-Os-Montes, Portugal, or perhaps from Maceda or Maceo in Cavaleiros. As such, the MacEdo surname is classified as being of habitation origin. The word "maceda" comes from the Castilian term "maceta," which comes in turn from the Latin "mattea," meaning "flowerpot."
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Early Origins of the MacEdo family
The surname MacEdo was first found in the town of Macedo, where the family held their ancestral seat.
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Early History of the MacEdo family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacEdo research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1596, 1606 and 1681 are included under the topic Early MacEdo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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MacEdo Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Macedo, Maceda, Macedos and others.
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Early Notables of the MacEdo family
Prominent members of the family include
Francisco Macedo (1596-1681), known as S. Augustino, a Portuguese Franciscan theologian
MacEdo Ranking
In the United States, the name MacEdo is the 7,668th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the MacEdo family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Rufino Macedo who settled in Peru in 1884 at the age of 25.
Contemporary Notables of the name MacEdo (post 1700)
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Donaldo Macedo, American Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Education at the University of Massachusetts, Boston
Eduardo Marcondes Macedo (b. 1958), Brazilian guitarist and composer
Macedo Magno Novaes (b. 1983), Brazilian professional football player
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