Preto History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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  Spain 


The 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 family

The 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 family

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Preto Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Preto, Prieta, Priete and others.

Early Notables of the Preto family

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Preto migration to the United States +

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Preto Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Preto (post 1700) +
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