Last Name C anto

The last name "Canto" is of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Latin word "cantus," meaning "song" or "chant." The surname may have arisen as a nickname for someone who was known for singing or chanting. It is a fairly common surname in Spain and Portugal.

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