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Type Surname (from given name, from location & from nickname)
Usage Italian
Other Forms FormsCardillo, Cardelli, Cardello, Cardilli, Cardulli, Cardullo

Meaning & History

Possibly a diminutive of a short form of names such as Riccardo or Accardo. Alternatively, could derive from a later form of Latin cardellus "goldfinch", or be a habitational name from a place called Cardella in Sicily.
Added 2/13/2014 by Fanny
Edited 4/15/2025 by jocatchi