Machado is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of Portuguese origin meaning the word "axe" or "hatchet" dating back to approximately 2nd century Europe. It is commonly found in Portugal, Spain, Brazil and Latin America, and India (Southern Tamil Nadu and Southern Kerala) due to the Portuguese and Spanish colonization during the age of discovery. It can also be found in Macao, China and several former Portuguese territories in Africa. ''Machado'' meaning axe. In Aramaic ''Makkaba'' and Modern Hebrew ''Makebet'' – also spelled

Machabees The Maccabees (), also spelled Machabees ( he, מַכַּבִּים, or , ; la, Machabaei or ; grc, Μακκαβαῖοι, ), were a group of Jewish rebel warriors who took control of Judea, which at the time was part of the Seleucid Empire. ...

– it is the surname of Judas Machabee, that was later extended to all the descendants of Matityahu ben Yoḥanan HaKohen, head of the Hasmonean family, who had five sons. The

Jewish Encyclopedia ''The Jewish Encyclopedia: A Descriptive Record of the History, Religion, Literature, and Customs of the Jewish People from the Earliest Times to the Present Day'' is an English-language encyclopedia containing over 15,000 articles on th ...

records five hatchets in the Coat of Arms for the Machado surname. In Italy, the surname may be associated with Jewish heritage, particularly in Genova; Jews are attested in Genova since Roman times, and the surname is one of the most frequent found in documents from Genova’s Synagogue. The Machados in India were populated after the conversion of

Paravar Paravar (also known as Bharathar or Bharathakula and sometimes colloquially as 'Fernando') is a Tamil maritime community, mainly living in the state of Tamil Nadu in India and in Sri Lanka. Pandyas aka Bharathavars are the Ancient Sea Farers and ...

race of Tuticorin (District of Tamil Nadu in India) to Catholicism by the Portuguese in the year 1532, a few years after they began trading in India. The word ''machado'' means axe in Portuguese.

People

Notable people with the surname include:

Arts and entertainment

Antonio Machado Antonio Cipriano José María y Francisco de Santa Ana Machado y Ruiz (26 July 1875 – 22 February 1939), known as Antonio Machado, was a Spanish poet and one of the leading figures of the Spanish literary movement known as the Generation ...

(1875–1939), Spanish poet *

Carmen Maria Machado ''Carmen'' () is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the Carmen (novella), novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée. The opera was first perfo ...

(born 1986), American writer *

Celso Machado Celso Machado (born January 27, 1953) is a Brazilian world music guitarist, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist who lives in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada. For over forty years he has performed on concert stages throughout Brazil, Western ...

(born 1953), Brazilian musician and composer *

China Machado Noelie Dasouza Machado (25 December 1929 – 18 December 2016), known as China Machado, was a Chinese-born American fashion model, editor, and television producer. She was the first model of color to appear in a major American fashion magazin ...

(1929–2016), fashion model, editor, television producer * Cristian Machado (born 1974), Brazilian heavy metal singer *

Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (), often known by his surnames as Machado de Assis, ''Machado,'' or ''Bruxo do Cosme Velho''Vainfas, p. 505. (21 June 1839 – 29 September 1908), was a pioneer Brazilian novelist, poet, playwright and short stor ...

(1839–1908), Brazilian writer *

Justina Machado Justina Milagros Machado (born September 6, 1972) is an American actress, known for her roles as Penelope Alvarez on the Netflix and Pop TV sitcom '' One Day at a Time'', Darci Factor in The CW dramedy ''Jane the Virgin'', Vanessa Diaz on the HBO ...

(born 1972), United States actress *

Larissa Machado Larissa de Macedo Machado (born March 30, 1993), known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and television host. She is regarded as one of biggest Brazilians artists of all time, as one of the first artists in the country ...

(born 1933), Brazilian singer-songwriter, actress and dancer * Manuel Machado (1874–1947), Spanish writer

Politics

* Bernardino Machado (1851–1944), Portuguese statesman *

Gerardo Machado Gerardo Machado y Morales (28 September 1869 – 29 March 1939) was a general of the Cuban War of Independence and President of Cuba from 1925 to 1933. Machado entered the presidency with widespread popularity and support from the major polit ...

(1869–1939), Cuban independence hero and politician *

Gustavo Machado Gustavo Machado da Silva (born May 17, 1975) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who has competed for the International Fight League, Shooto, Deep (mixed martial arts), DEEP, RINGS, Pancrase and King of the Cage promotions. Machado ...

(1898–1983), Venezuelan politician *

Luis Alberto Machado Luis Alberto Machado (21 January 1932 – 23 February 2016) was a Venezuelan lawyer, author, Secretary of the Presidency and Minister of Intellectual Development of Venezuela. He was best known for his ideas about the malleability of intelligence ...

(1932–2016), Venezuelan Minister of Intelligence * María Corina Machado (born 1967), Venezuelan politician *

Joaquim Germano Pinto Machado Correia da Silva Joaquim Germano Pinto Machado Correia da Silva (16 June 1929 – 14 March 2011) was the 124th Governor of Macau from 15 May 1986 to 8 July 1987. Biography As a physician, he was the first Governor of Macau who was not a military general. He advoca ...

, Portuguese Governor of Macau

Sports

Anderson Machado Anderson Javier Machado a-CHA-do(born January 25, 1981) is a professional baseball shortstop with Cariparma Parma in the Italian Baseball League. Career Machado was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1998. He m ...

(born 1981), United States baseball player *

Andrés Machado Andrés Eduardo Machado (born April 22, 1993) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. Career Kansas City Royals On N ...

(born 1993), Venezuelan baseball player *

Djair Baptista Machado Djair Baptista Machado known as Djair (or Machado in Hong Kong) (born 24 December 1976) is a former Brazilian footballer. His given name also misspelled as Dejair. Biography Born in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Djair started his career ...

(born 1976), Brazilian footballer *

Félix Machado Félix Machado (born August 22, 1972 in Guyana) is a Venezuelan featherweight boxer. He currently resides in Bolívar, Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Ve ...

(born 1972), Venezuelan boxer *

Honorio Machado Honorio Rafael Machado Pérez (born July 26, 1982 in Quíbor, Lara) is a Venezuelan former professional racing cyclist. Major results ;2002 : 3rd Points race, Central American and Caribbean Games ;2003 : 1st Stage 7a Vuelta a Venezuela ;2004 : ...

(born 1982), Venezuelan racing cyclist *

Israel Machado Israel Machado Campelo Andrade (born January 17, 1960 in Salvador), commonly known as Israel Andrade or simply Israel, is a former professional basketball player from Brazil. Professional career During his pro club career, Andrade won 4 Brazil ...

(born 1960), Brazilian basketball player *

J. P. Machado J. P. Machado (born January 6, 1976) is a former professional American football player who played Guard (American football), offensive guard for five seasons for the New York Jets. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. Referen ...

(born 1976), American football player *

Julio Machado Julio Segundo Machado Rondón (born December 1, 1965) is a Venezuelan former Major League Baseball (MLB) right-handed relief pitcher who played for the New York Mets (1989–90) and Milwaukee Brewers (1990–91). Machado's MLB career was cut shor ...

(born 1965), Venezuelan baseball player * Leandro Machado, Brazilian footballer * Leandro Ruiz Machado (born 1976), Brazilian water polo player *

Manny Machado Manuel Arturo Machado (; born July 6, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Very highly recruited from an early age, he was raised in Miami, where he at ...

(born 1992), United States baseball player *

Manuela Machado Maria Manuela Machado (born August 9, 1963, in Viana do Castelo) is a former Portuguese long-distance runner, who was particularly successful when running the marathon. Unlike many other marathoners, she did not focus on running lucrative city ...

(born 1963), Portuguese long-distance runner *

Marcelo Machado Marcelo "Marcelinho" Magalhães Machado (born 12 April 1975) is a former Brazilian professional basketball player. At a height of 2.01 m (6'7") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.), he played at the shooting guard and small forward ...

(born 1975), Brazilian basketball player *

Octávio Machado Octávio Joaquim Coelho Machado (born 6 May 1949) is a retired Portuguese football defensive midfielder and coach. Club career Born in Palmela, Setúbal District, Machado was a leading player for Vitória de Setúbal and FC Porto during the 197 ...

(born 1949), Portuguese footballer and coach *

Paulo Machado Paulo Ricardo Ribeiro de Jesus Machado (born 31 March 1986) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. Formed at Porto, he amassed Primeira Liga totals of 103 matches and eight goals over five seasons, ...

(born 1986), Portuguese footballer * Rob Machado (born 1973), United States surfer *

Robert Machado Robert Alexis Machado (born June 3, 1973) is a former Venezuelan catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1998 through 2004 for the Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orio ...

(born 1973), Venezuelan baseball player *

Roseli Machado Roseli Aparecida Machado (27 December 1968 – 8 April 2021) was a Brazilian long-distance runner. Biography She finished 26th at the 1994 World Cross Country Championships, 48th at the 1995 World Cross Country Championships and 7th at the 1 ...

(1968–2021), Brazilian long-distance runner *

Rui Machado Rui Machado (born April 10, 1984, in Faro) is a Portuguese retired professional tennis player who is regarded as one of the best Portuguese players of all time. In October 2011, he achieved a career-high singles world ranking at 59, at the time ...

(born 1984), Portuguese tennis player *

Scott Machado Michael Scott Machado (born June 8, 1990) is an American-Brazilian professional basketball player for Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for Iona College and represents the Brazilian national basketball team. ...

(born 1990), basketball player in the

Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...

Teresa Machado Teresa Machado (22 July 1969 – 28 February 2020) was a Portuguese discus thrower and shot put The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put c ...

(1969–2020), Portuguese Olympic athlete *

Tiago Machado Tiago José Pinto Machado (born 18 October 1985) is a Portuguese professional road racing cyclist, who rides for UCI Continental team . Career Machado was born in Vila Nova de Famalicão. NetApp–Endura (2014) After spending two seasons with ...

(born 1985), Portuguese road racing cyclist *''The Machado brothers'', Brazilian jiu-jitsu teachers and competitors ** Rigan Machado (born 1966) ** Carlos Machado (born 1963) **

Jean Jacques Machado Jean Jacques Machado (born February 12, 1968) is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu practitioner. He is one of the five Machado brothers (Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John). Machado is nephew of BJJ co-founder and Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, and learned ...

(born 1968)

Others

* Alicia Machado (born 1976), Venezuelan Miss Universe *

John Machado The Machado Family (also known as the Machado Brothers) are a family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners, mixed martial artists and grapplers. They are the founders of RCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and are cousins to members of the Gracie fam ...

, California art entrepreneur and historian *

Mario Machado Mário Machado (born Mário José de Souza Machado; April 22, 1935 – May 4, 2013) was a Portuguese-Chinese-American television and radio broadcaster and actor. He made television history when, in 1970, he became the first American of Chine ...

(born 1935), television and radio broadcaster and actor * Priscila Machado (born 1986), Miss Brazil 2011 * Rod Machado (born 1953), United States pilot *

Tina Machado Tina Marie Machado, formerly Placourakis, (born 1960) is an Arizona businesswoman, former model, actress, karate champion, and Miss Hawaii USA. Hawaii Tina Marie Machado was born in Hawaii in 1960, one of four children of Marie and Harold Macha ...

(born 1960), American businesswoman and Miss Hawaii USA 1985 *

Peter Machado Peter Machado is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangalore by Pope Francis and was installed in May 2018 as Archbishop of Bangalore. Archbishop Peter Machado was born on 26 May 195 ...

(born 1954), Archbishop of Archdiocese of Bangalore,India

Places

Machado, Minas Gerais Machado is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in the Southeast region of Brazil. See also *Afro-Brazilian *List of municipalities in Minas Gerais This is a list of the municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais (MG), located in the S ...

, a city in Brazil *

Machado, California Machado refers to three locations in Los Angeles, California, all named for the rancho-era Machado family. Machado is a name derived from Portuguese meaning "hatchet", the stop was probably more directly named for the Machado family of the Ranc ...

, a former town in California

References

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