About Cognato
The surname Cognato is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cognato," which means "brother-in-law" in Italian. It is a patronymic surname that was likely given to someone who was a brother-in-law or had a close relationship with a brother-in-law. The name may have originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who was related to their brother-in-law through marriage or had a close bond with them.
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