Pimenta History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pimenta surname is derived from the Portuguese word "pimenta," meaning "red pepper." Early Origins of the Pimenta familyThe surname Pimenta was first found in Castile, in north central Spain. Early History of the Pimenta familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pimenta research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pimenta History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pimenta Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pimental, Pimentel, Pimentall, Pimentell and others. Early Notables of the Pimenta familyProminent among members of the family
Pimenta RankingIn 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 familySome 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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