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The distinguished Spanish surname Tenorio is of nickname origin. Nickname surnames are those names which are based on a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname Tenorio means "a womanizer" or a person who has characteristics of a Don Juan.
The surname Tenorio was first found in the northwestern region of Galicia in the province of Pontevedra.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tenorio research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1642 is included under the topic Early Tenorio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Tenorios, Tanorio and others.
Prominent among members of the family
In the United States, the name Tenorio is the 7,450th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1