Latin Surnames
Explore 518 Latin surnames with meanings and origins.
Pascalis
Of Easter or Passover
Pastor
Shepherd
Paternus
Of the father
Patricius
Noble or patrician (from pater)
Paulus
Small or humble
Pavo
Peacock
Peregrinus
Foreigner or pilgrim
Perennis
Everlasting or perennial
Perpetualis
Perpetual or unending
Perpetuus
Perpetual or continuous
Petronius
Of the rock
Petrus
Rock or stone (from petra)
Philosophus
Philosopher
Pictor
Painter
Pinus
Pine tree
Piscator
Fisherman
Pistor
Baker
Pius
Pious or dutiful
Placidus
Calm or peaceful
Plautus
Flat-footed
Plumbeus
Of lead
Pluvius
Rainy one
Pompeius
Five or procession
Pontifex
Bridge maker or priest
Pontius
Of the sea or bridge (from pons)
Populus
Poplar tree
Porcellus
Little pig
Porta
Gate or door
Portus
Of the harbor
Possibilis
Possible or capable
Posthumus
Born after father's death
Potens
Powerful one
Praeclarus
Very famous or brilliant
Praeco
Herald or crier
Praefectus
Prefect or governor
Praesidius
Of the garrison or guard
Praetor
Judge or leader
Pratus
Of the meadow
Primus
First
Priscus
Ancient or venerable
Probus
Honest or upright
Proculus
Born while father was away
Propertius
Hastening or eager
Protector
Protector
Prudens
Prudent or wise
Prunus
Plum tree
Publicola
Friend of the people