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Carrara

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /kar.ˈra.ra/
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Meaning & History

From the name of a city in Tuscany famous for its marble quarries. It is probably derived from Late Latin quadreria meaning "quarry".

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cities, earth, Italian cities, stone
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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