There are
1252
Protos in the USA
Proto is the
21009th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Proto

CiroProto

Ciro Proto is an Italian football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Cittadella.

FrancescoProto

Francesco Proto is an Italian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Lecce.

PatProto

Pat Proto is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played for the Los Angeles Aztecs in the North American Soccer League.

SabrinaProto

Sabrina Proto is an Italian actress and screenwriter known for her work in Italian cinema.

ChristianProto

Christian Proto is a Brazilian former professional football player who played as a forward for various clubs in Brazil.

VincenzoProto

Vincenzo Proto was an Italian operatic bass-baritone who had an active international career from the early 1960s through the mid-1990s.

RobertoProto

Roberto Proto is an Italian former professional football player who played as a goalkeeper.

AnnaProto

Anna Proto Pisani was an Italian stage actress who had a successful career in both Italy and the United States.

MauroProto

Mauro Proto is an Italian former professional football player who played as a forward.

ChristinaProto

Christina Proto is a British actress known for her work in both film and television.

Proto Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Proto' is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian word 'protos,' meaning 'first' or 'primary.' It may have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be the first or best at something.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Proto' is most commonly found in Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Sicily and Calabria. However, it can also be found in other parts of the world with Italian communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Proto' include 'Protto' and 'De Proto.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Proto' may have been brought to other countries through Italian immigration, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when many Italians emigrated in search of better opportunities.