About Pontello
The surname Pontello is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "ponte," meaning "bridge" in Italian. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near a bridge or was associated with a bridge in some way. The suffix "-ello" is a diminutive form, suggesting a small or secondary bridge. Therefore, the surname Pontello likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked on a small bridge.
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The surname Pontello is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pontello 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 Pontello is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pontello in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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