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Campana

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Italian, Spanish

Meaning & History

Occupational name from Late Latin campana meaning "bell", ultimately derived from the Italian region of Campania, where bells were produced.

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musical instruments, occupations, place names
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Entry updated January 10, 2017
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