Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkon.ti/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Italian noble title conte meaning "count", derived from Latin comes (genitive comitis) meaning "companion, attendant". It denoted a person who worked for a count or behaved like one.

Related Names

Rootcomes
Other Languages & CulturesLecomte(French)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024