Centineo

Centineo is a surname of Italian origin. The precise etymology is not widely documented in common reference sources, but the name is associated with families of Italian descent and appears in various public records in the United States and Europe. In contemporary popular culture, the surname is most closely linked to the actor Noah Centineo, which has increased its visibility beyond Italian-speaking communities.

Noah Centineo, born May 9, 1996, is an American actor who rose to prominence in the 2010s. He is best known for portraying Jesus Adams Foster on the Freeform television series The Fosters (2013–2018). Centineo gained widespread recognition for his role as Peter Kavinsky in the Netflix film To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) and continued with its sequels, P.S. I Still Love You (2020) and Always and Forever, Lara Jean (2021). He has also appeared in other Netflix projects, including The Perfect Date (2019) and Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018). In the superhero genre, Centineo played Atom Smasher in the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam (2022).

Beyond Noah Centineo, the surname Centineo is relatively uncommon and has limited coverage in public biographical references. When encountered, it is typically in association with individuals of Italian heritage or with public attention due to Noah Centineo’s acting career. The name’s presence in media has contributed to its recognition in contemporary popular culture.