Rebelo

Rebelo is a surname of Portuguese origin. It is found throughout Portugal and in Portuguese-speaking communities around the world, including Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique, reflecting historical migration and settlement. The name frequently appears as part of compound surnames, such as Rebelo de Sousa.

The exact etymology of Rebelo is not widely documented; like many Iberian surnames, it may derive from early family names, nicknames, or geographic associations that originated in medieval times. It is carried by descendants across various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts, in Portugal and other Lusophone regions.

Notable people with the surname include Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (born 1945), a Portuguese lawyer, professor, journalist, and politician who has served as the president of Portugal since 2016. The surname also appears in contemporary public life through other individuals in Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world, reflecting its continued presence in the region’s cultural and social spheres.