Lost my contacts icon

I was trying to rearrange my icons and accidentally lost my contacts icon.  When I search, it comes up but I can't tell where it is or how to get it back on my home screen.  (I'm running iOS 7.1.2 on a new iPhone 5.) 

Hi there Merry48,
The first thing you may want to try is resetting the Home sceen layout. This will return the built-in apps to their original layout on the Home screen and can be found under Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout. If the issue persists, then you may need to take a look at the the restriction settings on your device. The article below has more information.
iOS: Understanding Restrictions (parental controls)
Get help
If your iOS device is missing a particular application or a certain feature isn't available, make sure that Restrictions are off. Symptoms can include:
App missing from the Home screen (such as Safari, Camera, or FaceTime)
Feature or service unavailable (such as Siri or Location Services)
Setting missing or dimmed (such as Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; iCloud; Twitter; FaceTime)
Learn how to use Restrictions (or parental controls) in iTunes and how to prevent In-App Purchases.
-Griff W. 

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