What does the surname Macedo mean?

The surname Macedo means "Resident of Macedo, a place in the Iberian Peninsula.". It is of Portuguese and Spanish origin.

How common is the Macedo surname?

There are approximately 25,000 people with the surname Macedo in the United States.

Macedo

Topographic

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 & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Notable Bearers

People with the Macedo Surname

Miguel Macedo

Civil Engineer

Quick Facts

Origin: Portuguese and Spanish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Iberia
Estimated Bearers: 25,000