Kontos

Kontos is a surname of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word κοντός, meaning "short," and is commonly thought to have originated as a nickname for a person of short stature or as a descriptor in a community or occupational context. Through migration and diaspora, the name is now found among Greek communities in Greece and abroad, including North America, Australia, and other parts of Europe.

Spelling variations arise from transliteration of Greek letters into Latin scripts; common forms include Kontos and Contos, with occasional alternate spellings depending on country and historical records. The name is primarily treated as a family name rather than a given name.

As a surname, Kontos is borne by many individuals across a range of fields. There is no single person universally identified with the name, and it does not denote a particular occupation or achievement. In addition to its use as a family name, Kontos may appear in fictional works or as part of brand or place-name usages, but such instances are typically unrelated to a specific historical meaning of the surname.