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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage French
Other Forms FormsCaramella, Caramelli, Caramello, Caramellino, Caramelo
Meaning & History
Name given to a chalumeau player, derived from the old French chalemel, calamel or chalemie, which in turn were derived from the Latin word calamus meaning "reed". Italian variations of the surname are: Caramella, Caramelli, Caramello (diminutive: Caramellino) and Caramelo.