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Cantú, or Cantù in Italian orthography, is a name that can refer to a place or a surname, with variations in spelling across languages. In Italy, Cantù (with a grave accent on the final syllable) is a town and comune in Lombardy, in the province of Como, situated in the Brianza region between Como and Milan. The municipality has a long industrial history, notably in textiles, and its historic center contains several churches and civic buildings.

As a surname, Cantú is of Italian origin and is common in Spanish-speaking countries, where it is typically written with an accent on the final syllable (Cantú) to reflect Spanish orthography. The surname spread to the Americas through migration and is borne by families in Mexico, the United States, and other countries.

The term Cantú can also appear in other toponyms, as well as in the names of organizations or individuals. The variant spellings Cantù and Cantú are linguistically related and correspond to Italian and Spanish-language uses, respectively. In different contexts, the name may denote a geographical location, a family name, or a cultural reference tied to the heritage implied by the spelling.

See also: Cantù (disambiguation), Cantú (surname).