Macêdo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Portugal
Spain

Etymology of Macêdo

What does the name Macêdo mean?

The distinguished surname Macêdo has distinctly Spanish roots. In the case of the surname Macêdo, it may be classified as a "toponymic surname" or a surname of local origin. The place name Manzano is derived from the Spanish word "manzano," meaning "apple tree."

Early Origins of the Macêdo family

The surname Macêdo was first found in Salamanca, in the province of Leon, as well as in Alava, in the province of Vascongadas in Spain. This surname was also found in Italy where it is believed to have been introduced by a family in 1083.

Early History of the Macêdo family

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Macêdo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Macedo, Massana, Manzanares and others.

Early Notables of the Macêdo family

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Macêdo Ranking

In the United States, the name Macêdo is the 7,668^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Macêdo migration to the United States +

Macêdo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Miss Maria Macedo Macedo, aged 15, Portuguese dress maker who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vega" in 1891
Mrs. Francisca Macedo Macedo, aged 48, Portuguese dress maker who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vega" in 1891

Contemporary Notables of the name Macêdo (post 1700) +

Miguel Bento Martins da Costa Macedo e Silva (1959-2025), Portuguese lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Internal Administration (2011-2014), Member of the Assembly of the Republic (2005-2015)
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

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/