Do couto History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Portugal

Etymology of Do couto

What does the name Do couto mean?

The noble Portuguese surname Do couto is of local origin, as it is derived from the name of a place where a man once lived or owned land. It is derived from the Portuguese word "couto," which means "reserved ground or preserve." Thus, it simply indicates that the original bearer came from, or was the owner of such a place.

Early Origins of the Do couto family

The surname Do couto was first found in the region of Portugal. Early records of the Do couto name from the thirteenth century indicate that Rui Goncalves do Couto was the original bearer of the surname as he was the son of Goncalo Rodrigues da Maia, who was the lord of the preserve, "couto" of Palmazaos.

Early History of the Do couto family

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Do couto Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Couto, do Couto, Coutos, Coutao and others.

Early Notables of the Do couto family

Prominent members of the family include

Diego do Couto (1542-1616), a Portuguese historian who went on various voyages to India where he died, in Goa, in 1616

Do couto migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Do couto Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Jacintho do Couto, aged 35, Portuguese laborer who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Vega" in 1892