Macêdo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Portugal
• Spain

Etymology of Macêdo

The Macêdo 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 Macêdo 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."

Early Origins of the Macêdo family

Early History of the Macêdo family

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Macêdo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Macedo, Maceda, Macedos and others.

Early Notables of the Macêdo family

• Francisco Macedo (1596-1681), known as S. Augustino, a Portuguese Franciscan theologian
• the Portuguese writer Antonio Souza de Macedo, born in Oporto in 1606. After the death of Juan IV, he was Secretary of State under the reigning King Alfonso IV, son of King Juan IV of Portugal

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