Etymology and OriginBustillo is a Spanish toponymic surname deriving from various towns in Spain named Bustillo. The name is a diminutive form of Busto, itself from the name of towns in Spain and Italy. Busto ultimately traces back to Late Latin bustum, meaning “ox pasture.” Thus, Bustillo likely originally referred to “a small ox pasture” or “a small place named Busto.”Notable BearersThe single most prominent bearer of the surname is Eduardo Fernández 'Bustillo', a Spanish footballer who spent most of his career at Athletic Bilbao. Other notable individuals include Fernando Bustillo, a Paraguayan swimmer, and Richard Bustillo, a Brazilian-American martial artist. Not listed on Wikipedia but prominent in sports, Antonio Bustillo is a Spanish footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.Geographic DistributionAccording to the 2010 United States Census, Bustillo ranks 11,653rd most common surname in the US, with 2,690 bearers, predominantly of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity (88.55%), reflecting the surname’s Spanish origin. In Spain, it is most common in the northern regions, particularly affected by toponymic naming traditions.Meaning: Diminutive of Busto – “small ox pasture”Origin: Spanish toponymic surnameType: Surname (habitacional)Usage Regions: Spain and Hispanic groups in the AmericasRelated Form: Busto