About Matamoro
The surname Matamoro is of Spanish origin and is derived from the words "mata" meaning "kill" and "moros" meaning "Moors." It is believed to have originated during the Reconquista, a period in medieval Spain when Christian kingdoms fought against Muslim Moors to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula. The surname Matamoro likely originated as a nickname or epithet for someone who fought against the Moors or displayed bravery in battle against them. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Matamoro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matamoro based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Matamoro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Matamoro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.