Mateus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Portugal
• Spain

Etymology of Mateus

The surname Mateus is derived from the Portuguese word "mato," which means "bush, forest or scrubland." There are also a few places in Portugal named Matos, which were no doubt named for their geographic features. The surname was most likely originally a habitation name created from the place name.

Early Origins of the Mateus family

Early History of the Mateus family

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Mateus Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Matos, Mateus, Mato and others.

Early Notables of the Mateus family

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Migration of the Mateus family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria Manuela Matos, who came to New Orleans in 1778; Raymond Matos, who arrived at the port of New York in 1822; as well as Louis A. Matos, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia in 1863..