About Contarino
The surname Contarino is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "conte," meaning "count" in Italian. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person who held the title of count. The suffix "-arino" is a diminutive form, suggesting a smaller or younger version of the title. Therefore, the surname Contarino can be interpreted as "little count" or "son of the count." It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who were part of noble or aristocratic families in Italy.
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The surname Contarino is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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