Docouto History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Portugal

Etymology of Docouto

What does the name Docouto mean?

The noble Portuguese surname Docouto 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 Docouto family

The surname Docouto was first found in the region of Portugal. Early records of the Docouto 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 Docouto family

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Docouto Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Docouto family

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Migration of the Docouto family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joseph Maria Couto who arrived in New Orleans in 1822; and Pablo Couto Yborro who settled in Puerto Rico in 1864.