About Pontes
The surname Pontes is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "ponte," meaning "bridge" in English. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a bridge. The name Pontes may have been originally bestowed upon individuals who resided near a prominent bridge or worked as bridge builders or caretakers. As a surname, Pontes signifies a connection to a specific geographical feature and reflects the historical importance of bridges in the region.
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The surname Pontes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pontes 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 Pontes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pontes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pontes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.