Bustos (surname)

Bustos is a Spanish and Portuguese surname. It is of topographic origin, derived from the plural of "busto," meaning "pasture" or "grazing land." As such, it likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or owned such land.

The surname is found primarily in Spain and Portugal, and subsequently spread throughout Latin America due to colonization. Variations in spelling may exist depending on regional dialects and transliteration practices.

Notable people with the surname Bustos include:

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The distribution of the surname can be analyzed through genealogical databases and historical records to trace migration patterns of families bearing the name. Further research into specific family lineages is required to understand the unique histories associated with different branches of the Bustos family.