NETTO
Netto
Netto is a British surname with possible origins in Portugal or Brazil. The name is derived from the Portuguese word for "net" and may have been given as an occupational surname to someone who made nets or worked with them.
Origins:
The Netto surname is believed to have originated in Portugal or Brazil and spread to other countries as Portuguese populations migrated. Surnames often emerged from a person's occupation, location, or physical characteristic. It is likely that the first bearers of the surname Netto were involved in net-making or fishing activities.
Distribution:
The surname Netto is not as common in the United Kingdom as in Portuguese-speaking countries. However, individuals with the Netto name can still be found in various regions of Britain, particularly in areas with significant Portuguese immigrant populations.
Notable Individuals:
- Ricardo Netto: A fictional character in Brazilian literature or film.
- Isabel Netto: A Portuguese artist known for her intricate net designs.
In Popular Culture:
The surname Netto has occasionally been used in works of fiction to add authenticity to characters with Portuguese or Brazilian backgrounds. Its association with fishing and net-making activities can provide depth to fictional characters in storytelling.
Through its historical roots and potential occupations associated with net-making, the surname Netto carries a cultural significance that reflects the diverse origins of British surnames.
There are approximately 128 people named Netto in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Netto.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Carl
- Daniel
- Danny
- Joseph
- Marco
- Mark
- Paul
- Randolph
- Sanjay
Female
- Avril
- Catherine
- Emma
- Gina
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Louise
- Mary
- Susan