Surnames in Italy is an independent educational website dedicated to the study
of Italian surnames, genealogy, family history, historical records, and Italian
immigration.
Our mission is to help people around the world discover the history of their
Italian ancestors by providing reliable information about surnames, places of
origin, historical documents, and genealogical resources.
About the Author
Surnames in Italy was created by Daniela Massolo, an Argentine
educator, genealogy researcher, and founder of the genealogy project
Ancestros Italianos.
For many years, Daniela has researched Italian family history, historical
archives, immigration records, and surname origins, helping thousands of people
explore and better understand their Italian roots.
Her work combines historical research, linguistic analysis, archival sources,
and educational outreach to make Italian genealogy accessible to researchers,
family historians, and descendants of Italian immigrants worldwide.
Our Research
The articles and surname entries published on this website are based on
historical documentation, academic bibliography, linguistic studies, official
archives, and recognized genealogical resources whenever available.
Because genealogy is an evolving field, information may be updated as new
historical evidence becomes available.
Editorial Principles
- Accuracy and careful research are our highest priorities.
- Whenever possible, information is verified using reliable historical sources.
- Different scholarly interpretations are acknowledged when they exist.
- Errors identified after publication are corrected whenever appropriate.
- Editorial decisions are independent of advertising.
Our Sources
Research published on this website may reference historical archives,
civil registration records, parish registers, immigration documents,
official publications, and works by recognized scholars specializing in
Italian surnames, genealogy, and historical linguistics.
Our Goal
Whether you are beginning your family history journey or conducting advanced
genealogical research, Surnames in Italy aims to provide trustworthy,
well-organized, and accessible information to support your search for your
Italian origins.
We believe that every surname tells a story, and every family history
deserves to be preserved.
Original Content
Many surname entries, translations, historical compilations, and research
published on Surnames in Italy are original editorial work developed
specifically for this website.
Our objective is not simply to reproduce existing information, but to organize,
compare, translate, and explain historical sources in a way that makes Italian
genealogy easier to understand for an international audience.