About Maciel
The surname Maciel is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "macula," meaning "spot" or "blemish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a distinctive mark or spot on their body. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now commonly found in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking countries.
The surname Maciel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maciel 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 Maciel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maciel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maciel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.