Kontos

Kontos is a Greek surname derived from the adjective kontós (κοντός), meaning “short” (short). It originated as a nickname for a person of short stature and later became a hereditary family name. The feminine form is Kontou, which retains the same meaning. Distribution of the surname is most concentrated in Greece, though members of the diaspora have spread the name to communities in the United States, Australia, and other countries. Contemporary bearers of the name are found across various professions, often with Greek heritage.

• Meaning: “short”
• Origin: Greek
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Greece, Greek diaspora