Matarazzo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy
Spain

The Matarazzo 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."

Early Origins of the Matarazzo family

The surname Matarazzo was first found in Catalonia, in northeastern Spain.

Early History of the Matarazzo family

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Matarazzo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mata, Matas, Matos and others.

Early Notables of the Matarazzo family

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Matarazzo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Matarazzo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Antonia Matarazzo, aged 25, who arrived in America, in 1895

Matarazzo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Domenico Matarazzo, aged 49, who arrived in America from Avellino, in 1902
Agostino Matarazzo, aged 37, who arrived in America from Cittanova, Italy, in 1903
Antonio Matarazzo, aged 18, who arrived in America from Montecorvino, in 1905
Enrico Matarazzo, aged 52, who arrived in America from Villabadessa, Italy, in 1909
Eduardo Matarazzo, aged 2, who arrived in America from Caiazzo, Italy, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Matarazzo (post 1700) +

Gaetano John Matarazzo (b. 2002), American Actor, known for his role in Stranger things
Michael Richard Matarazzo (b. 1966), American former IFBB professional bodybuilder
Heather Amy Matarazzo (b. 1982), American actress, known for her role in the film Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995)
Raffaello Matarazzo (1909-1966), Italian filmmaker
Eduardo Matarazzo Suplicy (b. 1941), Brazilian left-wing politician, economist and professor
Francesco Antonio Maria Matarazzo (1854-1937), Count Matarazzo, Italian-born, Brazilian businessman and noble