Typical Sicilian derives from the toponym Paternò (CT). additions provided by Carmelo Ciccia (taken from the book The surnames of Paternò) there are many possible derivations, it could refer to the toponym, but also to the place indicated as fields owned by a Roman citizen named Paterno, in some cases it can refer to children of NN found in Paternò, in other cases it may refer to Jews settled in Paternò. The noble Paternò family dates back to the Norman era.
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