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, American singer and songwriter
• Humberto Sousa Medeiros, American Catholic Cardinal
• Léo Medeiros, Brazilian footballer
• Leonardo Medeiros, Brazilian actor
• Lionel Medeiros, Portuguese footballer
• Maria de Medeiros, Portuguese actress
• Medeiros e Albuquerque, Brazilian author
• Melody Medeiros, American professional wrestler
• Mr. J. Medeiros, American Hip-Hop artist
• Jose F. Medeiros, Santa Clara County Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Actor Revolution OS Movie
• Rodrigo Medeiros, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion
• Teresa Medeiros, American writer
• Thiago Medeiros, Brazilian racecar driver
• Celestino Medeiros, New England criminal executed with Sacco and Vanzetti
• Yancy Medeiros, MMA fighter

Places

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

Music

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

See also

• All pages with titles containing "Medeiros"