gondolato

Gondolato is a surname of Italian origin. It is relatively uncommon and is found in Italy and among Italian communities abroad. The etymology is not definitively documented, but it is commonly linked to gondola, the traditional Venetian boat, which suggests a historical connection with gondolas—either occupationally or geographically.

Some genealogical sources treat gondolato as a toponymic or nickname-based surname, though precise origins can vary by family. In modern records, individuals with the surname gondolato appear in civil registries and census data, but there is no single, widely recognized figure who defines the name.

As a term, gondolato is primarily encountered in the context of proper names rather than common vocabulary. It does not have a standard definition in dictionaries and is not associated with a specific profession or concept outside of its use as a family name.

See also: gondola.