About Basto
The surname Basto is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "basto," which means "stick" or "staff" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who carried or used a stick or staff, possibly indicating a person of authority or someone who worked in a profession that required the use of such an object. Over time, the surname Basto has become a relatively uncommon surname found primarily in Portugal and its former colonies.
The surname Basto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basto based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Basto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Basto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Basto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.