Costello (surname)

Costello
Pronunciation/kɒˈstɛloʊ, kəˈstɛloʊ/
also /ˈkɒst(ə)loʊ/ in Ireland
Italian: [koˈstɛllo]
LanguageEnglish
Origin
Languages1. Irish
2. French
Word/name1. Mac Oisdealbhaigh
2. coste
Derivation1. Irish: os + dealbhadh
2. Latin: costa
Meaning1. 'son of' (a person resembling) a 'young deer'
2. 'coast'
Other names
Variant formsMcCostalaighe, McCosdalowe, (Mc)Costelloe, Costellow, Costily, Costley

Costello is a surname of Irish origin, which has been used as a stage name by Italians and others.

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