Contos
Contos Meaning & Origin
About Contos
The surname Contos is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kontos," which means "pole" or "spear." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall or had a slender build. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Contos can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Greece and its diaspora.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Contos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Contos: 638
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 35,294
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.22
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Contos 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 Contos is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Contos in Braille
Here's how to represent Contos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Contos using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Contos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
