Massimino

Massimino is an Italian surname. It may refer to:

• Michael J. Massimino (born 1962): An American professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and a former NASA astronaut. He participated in two space shuttle missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope (STS-109 in 2002 and STS-125 in 2009). He is also a television personality, known for his appearances on shows like "The Big Bang Theory."

• (Surname Origin): The surname "Massimino" is likely derived from the Italian personal name "Massimo," which itself comes from the Latin "Maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest." It is a patronymic or family name, indicating descent from someone named Massimo.