Mateus

Mateus is a British surname of Portuguese and Spanish origin. The surname is derived from the given name Matthew, which is a common English name of biblical origin.

The Mateus surname is believed to have arrived in the UK through migration from Portugal or Spain. It is a relatively rare surname in Britain, with fewer than 100 individuals carrying the surname, according to current records.

Individuals with the surname Mateus have contributed to various fields, including academia, arts, business, and sports. They have enriched the cultural landscape of Britain with their diverse backgrounds and talents.

The name Mateus carries with it a sense of history, heritage, and diversity, reflecting the multicultural society that is modern Britain.

There are approximately 236 people named Mateus in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Mateus.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Antonio
  • Carlos
  • Eduardo
  • Goncalo
  • Jose
  • Luis
  • Mario
  • Miguel
  • Paulo
  • Ricardo

Female

  • Ana
  • Carla
  • Carolina
  • Eduarda
  • Gisela
  • Isabel
  • Maria
  • Miriam
  • Paula
  • Sonia

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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