Why do I have so many "unknown" contacts?

One of my most used contacts for both iMessage and FaceTime comes up as unknown. Most of the unknown contacts are from emails contacts. I have changed the computer I sync with from a PC to a MacBook Pro. I heard there is software to sort out contacts. Is that what I need to do?

I went back and deleted all the "unknown" email addresses (about 20 with between 15-30 cards on each). And, hey presto, my regular contact whom I chat to most days, magically reappeared in both iMessage and FaceTime. I think all the unknowns were due to syncing with my old HP Elitebook, which I no longer have. Does anyone know how I can remove it from iTunes Wi-Fi Sync?

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