Tercero

Descriptive

Meaning

The third; derived from the Spanish ordinal number 'tercero' (third).

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'tercero' meaning 'third,' possibly indicating a third son or a person in a third position or rank. The surname may also relate to a third-born child or a third-ranked official.

About the Tercero Surname

A Spanish surname derived from an ordinal number, possibly indicating birth order or social rank. The name reflects medieval Spanish naming practices.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 7,000 bearers in the United States #1,570 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly Spain and Latin America.

Notable Bearers

People with the Tercero Surname