Pino

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from the word for 'pine tree' or from the given name Pino.

Etymology

Pino comes from the Latin 'pinus' meaning pine tree, and may have originated as a topographic name for someone living near pine forests. Alternatively, it may derive from the Italian given name Pino, a diminutive of Giuseppe (Joseph).

About the Pino Surname

Pino is a relatively common surname in Mediterranean countries with both topographic and patronymic origins. It reflects the natural landscape and naming traditions of Southern Europe.

Distribution

Common in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and among their diaspora communities in the Americas.

Notable Bearers

Giancarlo Pino (Italian footballer), Pino Daniele (Italian singer-songwriter)

People with the Pino Surname

Salvatore Pino