The distinguished Spanish surname Pantoyo is of toponymic origin, deriving from the place-name where the first bearer lived or held land. In this instance, the surname Pantoyo derives from the place-name "Pantoja." The Pantoyo 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 Pantoyo family
The surname Pantoyo 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 Pantoyo family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pantoyo research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1551, 1608 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Pantoyo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Pantoyo Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pantojo, Pantoyo, Pantajo and others.
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Early Notables of the Pantoyo family
Prominent among bearers of the Pantoyo family name at this time was Juan Pantojo de la Cruz (1551-1608), the Spanish painter born in Madrid. He was influenced by Moro and a disciple of Sanchez Coello. He was... Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pantoyo Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Pantoyo 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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