Show ContentsPimenta History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Pimenta surname is derived from the Portuguese word "pimenta," meaning "red pepper."

Early Origins of the Pimenta family

The surname Pimenta was first found in Castile, in north central Spain.

Early History of the Pimenta family

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Pimenta Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pimental, Pimentel, Pimentall, Pimentell and others.

Early Notables of the Pimenta family

Prominent among members of the family

  • the Pimental family of Castile

Pimenta Ranking

In France, the name Pimenta is the 8,873rd most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Pimenta family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Garci Manuel Pimentel, who came to Mexico in 1530; Antonio Pimentel, who came to Spanish Main in 1536; Diego Pimentel, who came to New Spain in 1586; and Juan Pimentel, who settled in Ecuador in 1588. Instances of the surname in North America in later years include: Antonio Pimentel, who came to Louisiana in 1779.



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