About Pecorino
The surname Pecorino is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pecora," meaning "sheep" in Italian. It is a surname commonly associated with the Italian region of Tuscany, where sheep farming has been a significant part of the local economy for centuries. The name Pecorino likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned sheep or had some association with the sheep farming industry.
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The surname Pecorino is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pecorino based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pecorino in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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