Preto History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe prestigious Spanish surname Preto is of local origin, as it is based on the name of a place where a man once lived or owned land. Derived from the word "apretar," meaning "dense, or thick," it may have denoted a place which was densely wooded. Early Origins of the Preto familyThe surname Preto was first found in the provinces of Oviedo (Asturias) and Ciudad Real (Castilla). Evidence also show the Preto family was present in Cordoba as there is record of a Dona Maria Nicolasa Prieto de Palma who was born in Montilla in 1719. Early History of the Preto familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Preto research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Preto History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Preto Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Preto, Prieta, Priete and others. Early Notables of the Preto familyMore information is included under the topic Early Preto Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Preto Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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