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The word conte is Italian for the title of nobility: 'count' - which is used in several European countries (the French equivalent is comte).
Origins
As a word, its etymological history comes from the Latin word for 'companion' , with cum-eo meaning to 'go together with'. As a title, it was initially given to a high-ranking official that often accompanied an emperor (perhaps into battle), and who was rewarded by being given a position of noble office.
Variations
There are a number of variations of the name conte which appear all over Italy. Some examples are: Conte, Conti, Contì, Cont, Cunto, Cunti, Del Conte, della Conte, di Conte, Contes, Contessa
Notable Italians that share the name Conte
Origins
As a word, its etymological history comes from the Latin word for 'companion' , with cum-eo meaning to 'go together with'. As a title, it was initially given to a high-ranking official that often accompanied an emperor (perhaps into battle), and who was rewarded by being given a position of noble office.
Variations
There are a number of variations of the name conte which appear all over Italy. Some examples are: Conte, Conti, Contì, Cont, Cunto, Cunti, Del Conte, della Conte, di Conte, Contes, Contessa
Notable Italians that share the name Conte
- Antonio Conte, Was a successful Italian football player, then manager, who is most commonly associated with the team Juventus, which he currently manages (as of 2012).
- Gian Biagio Conte, was an Italian 'classicist' and professor of Latin literature.
- Nicola Conte, Italian DJ and producer best known for his experimental style of acid jazz, which incorporated everything from ethnic world music to bossa nova.
- Paolo Conte, is an Italian singer, pianist, composer and lawyer .
