The name Medas is derived from the Portuguese word, "medeiro," meaning "a place where shocks of maize are gathered." There are several places in Portugal that bear that name, and, in turn, people assumed that name in a number of places in the country.
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Early Origins of the Medas family
The surname Medas was first found in one of the places named Medeiros in Portugal.
Early History of the Medas family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Medas research. Another 33 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1245 is included under the topic Early Medas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Medas Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Medeiros, Madeiros, Medas. and others.
Early Notables of the Medas family
Martim Sanches das Medas, who lived in the mid-13th century...
The third generation of descendants from Martim Sanches das Medas were the first to use Medeiros, the most common form of the name...
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Migration of the Medas family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Julio F. Medeiros, who was naturalized in Ashtabula Co. Ohio sometime between 1875 and 1906; Marianno Medeiros, who came to New York, NY in 1893.
