About Contessa
The surname Contessa is of Italian origin and is derived from the Italian word "contessa," meaning "countess." It is a title of nobility given to the wife or widow of a count or an earl. As a surname, Contessa likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone associated with a countess or a noblewoman. It may have been given to someone who worked in the household of a countess or who had some connection to the nobility.
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The surname Contessa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Contessa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Contessa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Contessa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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