Ponte is a topographic surname which is of Portuguese, Galician, Italian and Jewish origin.[1] It may refer to "a dweller by a bridge".[2] Its alternative meaning is derived from the Anglo-Norman French word pont which, in turn, originates from the Latin word pons with the meaning of "a bridge".[2]

Notable people with the surname include:

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  1. ^ Patrick Hanks, ed. (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 115–116. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.
  2. ^ a b "Surname Database: Ponte Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 19 January 2024.