TheNameDBPinto
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from the word meaning 'painted' or 'spotted', or from a place name.
Etymology
Pinto derives from the Latin 'pictus' meaning painted or spotted, originally used as a descriptive term for someone with distinctive markings or coloring. It may also originate from place names in the Iberian Peninsula.
About the Pinto Surname
Pinto is a widespread surname in Iberian and Latin American communities with descriptive origins. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures across multiple fields.
Distribution
Common throughout Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Colleen Pinto (Indian actress), Vivek Pinto (Indian cricketer), Rogério Pinto (Brazilian footballer)