About Preto
The surname Preto is of Italian origin and is derived from the Italian word "preto" meaning "black." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair, dark complexion, or possibly someone who worked with black-colored materials. The surname Preto is relatively common in Italy and is also found among Italian diaspora communities around the world.
The surname Preto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Preto 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 Preto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Preto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Preto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.