About Pretto
The surname Pretto is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Pretus," which is a variant of the Latin name "Praetorius." The name "Praetorius" was originally a title given to a magistrate or judge in ancient Rome. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Pretto is likely to be associated with the historical role of a magistrate or judge.
The surname Pretto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pretto 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 Pretto is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pretto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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