The distinguished Spanish surname Pantojo is of toponymic origin, deriving from the place-name where the first bearer lived or held land. In this instance, the surname Pantojo derives from the place-name "Pantoja." The Pantojo name is derived from the Greek word "panthos" which signifies "all gods," however some etymologists suggest the name derives from the Mozarabic "panucea" meaning "spindle of yarn."
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Early Origins of the Pantojo family
The surname Pantojo was first found in the province of Toledo, in the region of Castilla la Nueva, in central Spain.
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Early History of the Pantojo family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pantojo research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1551, 1608 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Pantojo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Pantojo Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pantojo, Pantoyo, Pantajo and others.
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Early Notables of the Pantojo family
Prominent among bearers of the Pantojo family name at this time was
Juan Pantojo de la Cruz (1551-1608), the Spanish painter born in Madrid...
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Migration of the Pantojo family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Rodrigo Pantoja who emigrated to Nombre de Dios, Panama in 1535; Ines Pantoja who sailed to New Granada in 1555 with two children, and Bernabe Pantoja who arrived in New Spain with his wife and children in 1578. Later settlers included Pascasio Pantoja who sailed to Puerto Rico in 1803.
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