About Passantino
The surname Passantino is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "passantino," which means "little sparrow" in Italian. It is a diminutive form of the word "passero," which means "sparrow." The surname Passantino likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with sparrows, such as being small, agile, or having a pleasant singing voice. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Passantino based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Passantino in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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