Morgado
Morgado is a family name of Iberian origin that is predominantly found in Portugal and Brazil, but also appears in smaller communities across Spain, France, and the United States. The surname is believed to derive from the medieval French word “morgat” meaning “mortar,” a reference that may have initially identified a tanner or blacksmith who used a mortar in his craft. Over time, the name was adopted by families who settled in coastal and inland regions of the Iberian Peninsula, often intertwining with local Latin and Germanic naming traditions.
In Portugal, the Morgado line is documented as early as the 12th century, with some families claiming
Noteworthy people with the last name Morgado include the Brazilian footballer Luizinho Morgado, who played in
The surname Morgado is generally pronounced “MOR-gah-do” in Portuguese, reflecting the phonetic emphasis typical of Galician