About Machado
The surname Machado is of Portuguese and Spanish origin and is derived from the word "machado," meaning "axe" in both languages. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked as a woodcutter or a carpenter. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near an area where axes were produced or used. Today, the surname Machado is common in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking countries.
The surname Machado is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Machado based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Machado is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Machado in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Machado using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.