The Matamoros surname is a habitational name derived from any of numerous places in Portugal and Spain named Mata, from the Spanish word "mata," meaning "wood," or "a forest."
The surname Matamoros was first found in Catalonia, in northeastern Spain.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Mata, Matas, Matos and others.
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