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Don't know if the two are related, but the closest I could come was: ARATO (Southern Italian) and has something to do with a plough, though I'm not sure of the context. The book was a bit vague on the subject. In a footnote it said: Cf. arata (Tarantino) gold fish, mullet. I don't have faintest idea what all that means but perhaps you can find out. Hope this helps some rather than confusing you more. Source: Our Italian Surnames by Joseph G. Fucilla. Barbara Joy Barbarine wrote: > Hello: Can anyone tell me the origins of the surname "Auretto?" > I have been unable to find any info beyond that of the immediate > family. Thanks for any help. > > Joy<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p> > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html