About Pinto
The surname Pinto is of Portuguese and Spanish origin. It is derived from the Portuguese word "pinto," meaning "painted" or "spotted." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive or colorful appearance. It may also have been used to describe someone who worked with or owned spotted or painted animals. Over time, the surname Pinto has spread to various parts of the world through migration and colonization.
The surname Pinto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pinto 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 Pinto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pinto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pinto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.