Spanish (also Portuguese): nickname from rico 'rich'.
No. Actually it came from Puerto Rico. It has unexplained meaning, but it is believed to have come from "cinturon" meaning belt in spanish.
The surname Melecio comes from the country called Spain and is found frequently in Puerto Rico. Thanks! A college professor told us that is was prn Meh-leh-CHIO and that it was Italian. But we weren't so sure about that!
Spanish (Rolón): possibly from a derivative of rol'roll', 'scroll', 'reel'. This is a rare surname in Spain, being associated chiefly with Mexico and Puerto Rico.
surname landman origin
Rebus is a Polish surname.
The Buttigieg surname comes from Malta.
The surname Dupree is French in origin.
Tomaszewski is a Polish surname.
The surname Kula is Polish in origin.
Doyle is a surname of Irish origin.
This is an Anglo-Saxon surname.
The surname Pagan has its roots in Spain, particularly among those of Basque or Galician descent. It is derived from the Spanish word "pagano," meaning "pagan" or "heathen," which historically referred to non-Christians. As Puerto Rico developed a diverse cultural landscape, many Spanish surnames, including Pagan, were carried over by immigrants and became part of the island's heritage. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Puerto Rico and among Puerto Rican communities.