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Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /me.ˈtal.lo/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsMetalli

Meaning & History

Means "metal" in Italian, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek μέταλλον (metallon) "mine, quarry; metal". Probably a metonymic occupational name for a miner or a metalworker, or perhaps a nickname for someone with a clear, metallic tone of voice. In some cases, could be a variant of Metaldi.
Added 4/27/2014 by Fanny
Edited 4/18/2025 by jocatchi