Macedo

Meaning

Resident of Macedo, a place in the Iberian Peninsula.

Etymology

The surname derives from the toponym Macedo, which appears in both Portugal and Spain. The place name may have pre-Roman origins, possibly related to Celtic or Latin roots.

About the Macedo Surname

A Iberian surname indicating origin from one of several places named Macedo. The name is particularly common in Portugal and has spread to Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions.

Distribution

Portugal, Spain, and Brazil with significant populations in former Portuguese colonies.

Notable Bearers

José Macedo (Brazilian footballer), various historical Portuguese nobility

People with the Macedo Surname