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Etymology of Medero

What does the name Medero mean?

The name Medero 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.

Early Origins of the Medero family

The surname Medero was first found in one of the places named Medeiros in Portugal.

Early History of the Medero family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Medero research. Another 33 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1245 is included under the topic Early Medero History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Medero Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Medeiros, Madeiros, Medas. and others.

Early Notables of the Medero family

Prominent members of the family include Martim Sanches das Medas, who lived in the mid-13th century. He is known to have fought under King Afonso III at the Battle of Porto in 1245...
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Medero migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Medero Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Juan Medero and his family, who settled in Louisiana in 1779 from the Canary Islands
Medero Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Manuel Medero, aged 39, who settled in America from Preston, Cuba, in 1910
  • Maria Medero, aged 25, who landed in America from Havana, Cuba, in 1914
  • Francisco Medero, aged 40, who landed in America from Havana, Cuba, in 1914
  • Etanislada Medero, aged 14, who immigrated to the United States, in 1917
  • Rosar Segundo del Medero, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States from Camajuani, Cuba, in 1921

Contemporary Notables of the name Medero (post 1700) +

  • Benito Medero (1922-2007), Uruguayan politician
  • Luis Adrián Medero (b. 1973), former Argentine football defender


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