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The last name "Jacinto" has its origins in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, deriving from the given name "Jacinto," which itself comes from the Latin "Hyacinthus," meaning "hyacinth," a flower associated with beauty and rebirth. The name is often linked to the biblical figure Saint Hyacinth, a 13th-century Polish saint, which contributed to its popularity in Catholic countries. Historically, those bearing the surname Jacinto may have been associated with agricultural occupations or had connections to the cultivation of flowers, reflecting the name's floral connotation. Variations of the surname can be found across different cultures, including "Jacinta" in feminine forms and "Jacintho" in Portuguese, with regional adaptations in spelling and pronunciation, such as "Hacinto" in some areas. The surname is relatively common in countries like Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, where it has been carried by notable figures in various fields, including arts and politics.