Medeiros

Medeiros is a surname originating in northern Portugal, and is known worldwide. Due to Portugal's extensive exploration and creation of the world's first global empire, Medeiros and other Portuguese surnames have spread to every continent on the planet. Knights named Medeiros participated in ending the Moorish subjugation of Iberia, as well as fighting the Spanish in order to maintain Portugal's sovereignty. Medeiros's have also participated in settling the Azores Islands, the Madeira Islands, and Brazil. Medeiros heraldry and coat of arms is genuine and well known. This information is not all inclusive.

People

Elli Medeiros, Uruguayan singer and actress
Glenn Medeiros (born 1970), American singer and songwriter
Humberto Sousa Medeiros (1915–1983), American Catholic Cardinal
Léo Medeiros (born 1981), Brazilian footballer
Leonardo Medeiros (born 1964), Brazilian actor
Lionel Medeiros (born 1977), Portuguese footballer
Maria de Medeiros (born 1965), Portuguese actress
Medeiros e Albuquerque (1867–1934), Brazilian author
Melody Medeiros (born 1983), American professional wrestler
Mr. J. Medeiros, American Hip-Hop artist
Rodrigo Medeiros, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion
Teresa Medeiros (born 1962), American writer
Thiago Medeiros (born 1982), Brazilian racecar driver
Celestino Medeiros, New England criminal executed with Sacco and Vanzetti
Yancy Medeiros (born 1987), MMA fighter

Places

Medeiros, Minas Gerais, town in Brazil
Vila Medeiros (district of São Paulo), Brazil
Medeiros Neto, municipality in Bahia, Brazil

Medeiros (spanish village) in Ourense, Galicia, Spain

Music

Medeiros (album), 1997 recording by the American band Wheat
Glenn Medeiros (1987 album), eponymous 1987 recording

People

Places

Music

See also