Patiño

Patiño is a Spanish surname of Galician origin. It is derived from a nickname associated with a person who is knock-kneed or has legs shaped like the feet of a duck ("pato" meaning duck in Spanish). The surname is found primarily in Spain and Latin America. Notable individuals with the surname Patiño include:

• José Patiño Rosales (1666-1736): A Spanish statesman and naval administrator.

• Simón Iturri Patiño (1862-1947): A Bolivian tin magnate, once one of the wealthiest men in the world.

The surname may also be associated with geographical locations.