Pimenta History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pimenta

The Pimenta surname is derived from the Portuguese word "pimenta," meaning "red pepper."

Early Origins of the Pimenta family

Early History of the Pimenta family

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Pimenta Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pimental, Pimentel, Pimentall, Pimentell and others.

Early Notables of the Pimenta family

• the Pimental family of Castile

Pimenta Ranking

France, the name Pimenta is the 8,873^rd most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Pimenta family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Garci Manuel Pimentel, who came to Mexico in 1530; Antonio Pimentel, who came to Spanish Main in 1536; Diego Pimentel, who came to New Spain in 1586; and Juan Pimentel, who settled in Ecuador in 1588. Instances of the surname in North America in later years include: Antonio Pimentel, who came to Louisiana in 1779.