What is the difference between surnames like Sorrento and Sorrentino? Extending this to names, how do names like Tommaso and Tommasino differ? Is there any suffix which works exactly opposite of the -ino suffix?
Are these suffixes used to convey disrespect/friendly endearment (or respect) to the addressee?
Pardon for the question framing. I could not find the right words - please edit question if you think it is not framed appropriately?
