Discover people named Gregorio Perez Prieto

The last name Perez Prieto has its origins in Spain, specifically deriving from the patronymic surname "Perez," which means "son of Pedro," with Pedro itself being the Spanish form of the name Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." The surname is prevalent in various regions of Spain and Latin America, reflecting the historical migration patterns of Spanish settlers. The addition of "Prieto," which translates to "dark" or "swarthy" in Spanish, may have originally described a physical characteristic of an ancestor or could relate to a geographical feature. Together, the name could imply "son of Pedro the dark" or "dark Pedro." Variations of the surname can be found across different cultures and languages, such as "Pérez" in Spain and "Pereira" in Portuguese-speaking countries, where the pronunciation and spelling may differ slightly. The surname is common among Hispanic communities, and its bearers often have roots in agriculture, trade, or other occupations typical of historical Spanish society.