Calcagno

Calcagno is an Italian surname. It is common in the region of Liguria, particularly in the province of Genoa. The name is believed to be derived from the word "calcagno," which means "heel" in Italian. The etymology suggests the surname may have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive heel, or perhaps someone involved in a trade that involved the heel, such as shoemaking or tanning. The surname Calcagno is found primarily in Italy, with smaller populations in other countries due to emigration, notably in South America and the United States.