Italian surnames list

Meanings, origins and geographical distribution of surnames
Another List of Italian Surnames
For each surname you will find information about its meaning and origin.
SURNAME | MEANING and ORIGIN |
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Schiavo, Schiavi, Schiava, Schiavone, Schiavon, Schiavina | From Medieval Latin sclavus (“slave”), from Late Latin Sclavus (“Slav”). The surname Schiavo derives from nicknames derived from the social condition of slaves, prisoners of war and servants without rights. It can also refer to the Slavs, the peoples of the Eastern Adriatic. Other surnames derived: Schiavo, Schiavi, Schiava, Schiavone, Schiavon, Schiavina. |
Abandonato, Abandon | Forsaken. Derived from the Latin name Abandonato which means 'Abandoned', given, most likely to foundlings. For more information see surname Sposito. |
Abano | Originally denoted a person from the town of Abano, Latin Aponus, which was derived from the old Celtic root ab meaning "water". |
Abaqua | locative, Latin 'from the water'; perhaps for the Italian Dell'Acqua |
Abatangelo | It means "Father Angelo", it can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest (abbot), whose name was Angelo. |
Abatantuono | It means 'father Antonio'; It can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest whose name was Antonio. |
Abate, Abbate | From abate meaning "abbot, priest", derived via Latin and Greek from an Aramaic word meaning "father". This was used either as a nickname or an occupational name for a worker in a priest's house. |
Abategiovanni, Abatescianni | It means "father Giovani =JOHN", it can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest (abbot), whose name was JOHN. |
Abbà | Variant of Abate. It means "priest, Abbot" e Italian Abate. It can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest. |
Abbadelli | It is a diminutive ate (priest). It can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest. Means "little abbot" from abate and the diminutive suffix -elli. |
Abbandonata, Abandonato | abandoned. Surnames of Orphans. |
Abbascia | Apheresis form of ABATESCIANNI. |
Abbatangelo | It means "Father Angelo", it can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest (abbot), whose name was Angelo. |
Abbatantuono | It means 'father Antonio'; It can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest whose name was Antonio. |
Abbatelli | Variant badelli. It can be considered as a nickname or as an occupational surname given to someone who worked in the house priest. |
Abbaticchio | Means "little abbot" from abate and the diminutive suffix -icchio, from Latin -iculus. |
Abbiati | Originally a name for a person from the city of Abbiategrasso, near Milan in Italy, called Abiatum in Latin. |
Abbracciabene, Abbracciabeni | Derived from the medieval name Abbracciabene, |
Abella | Abella is a common habitational name heard around many places including Catalonia, Santander and Galicia. The name means ‘a bee’, and describe a person who is small yet active. |
Abelli, Abello | From the given name Abele. Derived from the Latin name Abellio which was the name God e Pyrenees in Roman times. |
Abrami, Abramo | Patronimic, from the first name Abramo (Abraham), of Hebrew origin. |
Acardi, Accardi, Accardo, Acardio | Italian usage derived from the Norman name Achard. From the German origine akhard, consisting of aki (wound) or agi (fear) and hart (hard) as a nickname for a strong warrior. |
Accetta | This is one of the old names of Italy from the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name ‘acceptus’, meaning ‘welcome’ or ‘well-liked’. |
Acciaio, Acciai, Acciaio, Acciaioli, Acciai, Acciari, Acciaro, Acciaroli | Derived from medieval accia meaning "axe", ultimately from Latin ascia. This surname derives from the word steel, could be related to work activities related to the production eel. |
Acconcio, Acconci | Variant conci. This name means "son concio", e Latin Acconcius. From the medieval given names Accuntius or Acconcius, of uncertain meaning. |
Accorsi, Accorso, Accursio, Accurso, Accursio | From the Latin verb "adcurro" meaning come in defence or help. Means "son corso", e medieval name e name (Bon) meaning "(good) help". |
Acerbi, Acerbis, Acerbo | From "acerbus", meaning "cruel" or "too early" (of a premature infant). In the Middle Ages it was common to say "acerba sorte" to mean a cruel destiny. |
Acone, Aconi | Possibly derives from the surname Latino Acone, from the toponym Portus Acone in Bithynia (in Turkey today) |
Acqua, Acquarone, Acquati | It means "water" in Italian, indicating a person who lived in an area where there was a lot ter, near the water or derivative e trade to transport water. |
Acquafredda | A person from Acquafredda (a place in Italy) |
Acquaviva | Possibly from the name of a place where a water spring was present (ex. Acquaviva Collecroce). |
Adalardi | Adelardi variant |
Adami, Adamo, Adamoli | Means "son of ADAMO". Diminutive form of ADAMI. |
Addario | Derived from the Latin name Addarius. Patronimic, from the name Dario = that who owns goodness. |
Addazio | Patronimic, from the name Dazio, connected to the cult of San Dazio, an martyr in Africa. |
Adelardi, Adelardo | The given name Adelard is an Italian form e Germanic name Adelard which probably means "Noble and robust". |
Adessi | Perhaps it means "punctual or fast person" since it derives from the Italian word adesso = now, at this moment. |
Adesso | Perhaps a nickname for a punctual or fast person, from adesso meaning "now, at this moment". |
Adimari | Means "son of ADEMARO". The given name Ademaro is an Italian form elmar, an English form elmiro. Edelmiro in turn arises from the German elements adal "Noble" and Meri "famous". |
Adriatico | Originally denoted a person who lived near the Adriatic sea. |
Afferrante | Patronimic, from the first name Ferrante. |
Affini | From Latin affinis meaning "neighbouring, kindred". |
Aflitto | Afflicted. Surnames of Orphans. |
African, Africani, Africano | Africanni variant. It means "son rican". African is the Italian form ricanus, name person who came from Africa. |
Agani | Means "son of Agano", a given name of unknown meaning. The name Agano comes from the Latin name Aganus. |
Aggi | could derive from apheresis (loss syllable) ace names such as Baraggia or Baggio or similar. It could also derive from the German name Aggio. |
Aggio | Variant gi. It could derive from apheresis (loss syllable) ace names such as Baraggia or Baggio or similar. It could also derive from the German name Aggio. |
Aggio | Possibly from the name Aggius, probably related to the Germanic name AGI. |
Agli | From place names such as Agliè, Aglietti, Agliana and Agliate, all originating in the Latin name Allius or Alleius. |
Agnello, Agnelli, Agnelluti, Agnellutti, Agnellini | Patronimic, from a first name common in the Middle Ages. From agnello meaning "lamb" (ultimately from Latin agnus), denoting a pious or timid person. |
Agnusdei | Nickname for someone very believing, means 'Lamb d in Latin'. From Latin Agnus Dei meaning "lamb of God". This was a nickname for someone who was particularly religious or someone who wore this symbol. |
Agosti, Agostinelli, Agostini, Agostinone, Agostini | Patronimic, from the imperial attribute "Augustus" = favored by good omens, or possibly also connected to a birth in August. Derived the name gust, an Italian form gustus. Its meaning is "person to be respected". It comes from César Augusto, the name given to Octavian, first Roman emperor; adopted son lio Caesar, who came to power through a combination litary skill and political prowess. Originally it was a title, not a name, but its generalization made it a first name. |
Agresta | Rural, simple |
Agresta | Derived from the latin agrestis "rural, rustic" or Agresta "bitter grape". |
Agresta | From Latin agrestis meaning "rural, rustic". |
Agricola | From Latin agricola meaning "farmer". |
Agrioli | Farmer |
Agrioli | Possibly derives from the Latin agricultural word "farmer". |
Aguzzi, Aguzzo | From an ancient Roman cognomen, "Acutus". |
Aiala, Ajala | Typical Sicilian surname, possibly of Spanish or Arabic origin (ayal= deer). |
Aicardo | Aicardo: It would be a variant e Aicardo surname, already documented in the ninth century as 'Agicardus' and 'Aicardus'. It derives from the Gothic name Aichar which means 'characteristic, original' and also 'strong, courageous, audacious'. |
Aiello | From place names such as Aielli, Aiello Calabro, Aiello del Friuli, Aiello del Sabato and many others. Derived from the Latin Agellum "small piece nd near the house often used to cultivate things". |
Aiello | From various place names in Italy, such as Aiello del Friuli, Aiello del Sabato and others. They are derived from Latin agellus meaning "little field". |
Aiello, Ajello | From the Latin word agellum = small field. |
Aiolfi | Featured like a wolf |
Aiolfi | Means "son olfo". The name Aiolfo is hilolfo or Aghinolfo, that are ilulfus and Aginulfus, both Germanic names with the same root: agil "espada" and Wulf "Lobo". |
Aiolfi | Means "son of Aiolfo", which is derived from the Germanic name AGILULF. |
Aiolfi, Aiolfo | Patronimic, from the German name Agilulfo agi (awe) and wolf, meaning someone feared like a wolf. |
Aiolfo | Featured like a wolf |
Airaldi | Means "son raldo". The name given Airaldo comes from the Germanic name Harwald, composed by haria "army, warriors" and waldan "Command Guide". |
Airaldi | Means "son of AROLDO". |
Airaldi, Airoldi, Airoldo, Araldi, Araldo, Arioldi, Arioldo | Patronimic, from the German name Ariovaldo consisting of haria (army) and waldan (to lead), meaning "that who leads the army". |
Airò | From the name Airaldo (see Airaldi). |
Airò | From the given name AROLDO. |
Aita | From Aita, Italy |
Aita | Originally denoted to a person from Aieta, Italy, a toponym derived from Greek 'aetos' = eagle. |
Aita | Originally denoted a person from Aieta, Italy, a place name derived from Greek ????? (aetos) "eagle". |
Aiuto, Aiuti | From a first name used in the Middle Ages and early Christian period as "Diotaiuti" menaing "may God help you" given in good omen, sometimes to orphaned children. |
Ajello | This is an occupational Italian surname derived from the Latin word ‘ager’ (meaning field). The name is borne mostly by the farmers. From place-names such as Aielli, Aiello Calabro, Aiello del Friuli, Aiello del Sabato and many others. Derived from the Latin Agellum "small piece nd near the house often used to cultivate things". |
Alagona | From the name of the Spanish region of Aragon, which was a medieval kingdom. The region was named for a river, which was itself derived from an Indo-European root meaning "water". |
Alamanni | From the nickname "alemannus", of German origin. |
Alasino | Typical surname e Sicilian commune nicatti / Campobello de Licata (Agrigento) |
Albanese, Albanesi, Albani, Albano | Originary from Albania. Since the 15th century many colonies of people from Albania moved to Abruzzi, Molise, Apulia, Calabria, Sicily. Surname of geographical origin that indicated the belonging to a town, the Albanian, that settled in the coastal areas of the Adriatic from Abruzzo to Puglia and from there to Sicily during the Maritime Republic. The name of the Albanian family extends mainly in the south of the peninsula, particularly in Puglia. Albanesi is a surname typically Marche. |
Alberani, Alberi, Albero, Alberoni, Arbore, Arboreto | From the Latin word "arbor" = tree, connected possibly to a job as woodcutter. |
Alberghini, Alberghi | Diminutive bergo = hostel |
Alberici, Alberighi, Albrici, Albrisio, Albrizio | Patronimic, from the Gothic name Alberico, consisting of albhi (elf) and rix (lord) meaning Lord of the elves. |
Albero | From the Italian Albero means "tree" (ultimately, from Latin arbor), hinting ... Read more » |
Albero | From albero meaning "tree", ultimately from Latin arbor, referring to someone who lived in the woods or worked as a woodcutter. |
Alberta, Albertario, Albertazzi, Alberti, Alberto, Aliberti, Aliberto | Patronimic, from the German name Adalberto consisting of athala (nobility) and berth (brightness). |
Albertazzi, Alberti, Albertini, Albertolli, Albertoni | From the German first name Alberto, deriving from Adalberto = famous for nobility. |
Albini | From the Latin given name Albino. |
Albini | Means "son of ALBINO". |
Albini, Albino, Albinoni | Possibly from the nickname "albinus", person with light skin and white hair. |
Albino | Someone with light colored hair/skin |
Albinoni | Someone with light colored hair/skin |
Albricci | Variant berici. Alberichi means son berigo, Italian form berich. Alberich was a legendary sorcerer from the myths e Merovingian dynasty e Franks between the fifth and eighth centuries, and whose name means "king e elves" (elbe "elves" reix, rex "king"). He is also known as the "king ves and elves." In the Nibelungenlied he is a dwarf who guards the treasure e Nibelungs, but is defeated by Sigfried. |
Albricci | Variant of ALBERICI. |
Albrici | Variant berici. Alberichi means son berigo, Italian form berich. Alberich was a legendary sorcerer from the myths e Merovingian dynasty e Franks between the fifth and eighth centuries, and whose name means "king e elves" (elbe "elves" reix, rex "king"). He is also known as the "king ves and elves." In the Nibelungenlied he is a dwarf who guards the treasure e Nibelungs, but is defeated by Sigfried. |
Albrici | Variant of ALBERICI. |
Alcheri | The name means "son cherio" e Latin Alcherius. |
Aldebrandi, Aldobrandi, Aldobrando, Aldovrando, Altebrandi, Altebrando, Altobrandi, Altobrando | Patronimic, from the German name Aldobrando consisting of alda (wise) or alt (old) and branda (sward). |
Alderisi | The name means "son derisio" e Latin Alderisius. |
Alderisi | Means "son of Alderissius", a Latinized form of a Germanic name of unknown meaning. |
Alduino | Derived the Italian name Alduino, from Germanic name Aldwin, composed d "strong" and win "friend". |
Alduino | Derived from the given name Alduino, derived from the Germanic name ALDWIN. |
Alemagna | From ALEMANNIA, the Latin name for Germany. |
Alemagna, Alemani, Alemanni | See Alamanni. |
Aleppo | The name e city eppo, in Syria. |
Aleppo | From the name of the Syrian city of Aleppo, which is from Arabic ????? (Khalab), of uncertain meaning. |
Alesci | From the Latin name Alejo. |
Alesci | Means "son of ALESSIO". |
Alescio | From the Latin name Alejo. |
Alescio | From the given name ALESSIO. |
Alesi | Alesci variant |
Alesi | Variant of ALESCI. |
Alesini | Means "son esino". The name Alesino is a diminutive essio. |
Alesini | Means "son of Alesino", a diminutive of ALESSIO. |
Alesio | Alescio variant |
Alesio | Variant of ALESCIO. |
Alessandrello | Typical surname e Sicilian commune lma di Montechiaro (Agrigento) |
Alessandri, Alessandrini, Alessandrino, Alessandro, Alessandrone | From the name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular because of the Romance (XII century) about Alexander the Great. |
Alessi | Alesci variant, derived from the Latin name Alejo. |
Alessi | Variant of ALESCI. |
Alfero | From the name Adalferio, Germanic in origin, composed by 'adal fadan' = to travel and noble or adal and 'fero' = to drive. |
Alfero | From the given name ADALFARUS. |
Alfero, Alfiere, Alfieri, Allieri, Alliero, Auferio | Possible origins: patronimic, from the German Adalferio consisting ofi athala (nobility) and faran (travel); or Arabic from al faris (knight) or al faras (horse). |
Alfonsetti, Alfonsi, Alfonso, Alfonsoni, Alfonzo | From the first name Alfonso. meaning “son of Alfonso,” this patronymic last name has interesting Germanic roots. Variations of Alfonso can be found in numerous Gothic names, all commonly meaning “noble and brave.” Therefore, Alfonsi can be construed to mean “son of the noble and brave.” |
Aliberti | Means "son berto". |
Aliberti | Means "son of ALBERTO". |
Alinari, Alineri, Alinei, Alieri | Patronimic, from the Frankish Alinario consisting of alian (power) and haria (army). Means "son inario". This Germanic name is composed lian' = power and 'haria' = army, warriors. |
Aliperti, Aliverti | From the German first name Alberto, deriving from Adalberto = famous for nobility. |
Aliprandi | Means "son iprand". The name Aliprandus was paid by a Saint. |
Aliprandi | Means "son of ALIPRAND". |
Aliprando | patronymic |
Allegri, Allegro | From an Italian nickname derived from Allegro means "fast, lively". This is another Italian last name which is related to music and musical instruments. It means ‘cheerful’ or ‘brisk tempo’. |
Allevi, Allievi, Alleva | From a first name used in the Middle Ages and early Christian period as "Diotallevi" menaing "may God raise you" given in good omen, sometimes to orphaned children. |
Alò, Aloi | From a dialectal form of the name ALOISIO. From the name Alò, which was a contraction oysius. |
Aloia, Aloja | Patronimic, from the dialect version ov the name Eligio, used in Apulia and Campania. |
Aloisa, Aloise, Aloisi, Aloisio, Alvise, Alvisio | Patronimic, from the ancient German name Lodovico, changed into Aloysius. |
Alonzi | From the Spanish first name Alonso. |
Altamura | Toponimic, from the town of Altamura (Bari), which means "high walls" in . |
Altimari | Derived from the given name Altimaro, an alteration of Adelmar |
Altoviti | The name means "son tovito" e Lombard name Altowido. |
Alunni | It means "student" derived from Latin Alunni. |
Alvisa, Alviso, Alvisi | From the first name Aloisio (Luigi) from the ancient French name "Loois" o "Luois" deriving from the German first name Lodovico. |
Amadei, Amadeo, Amedali, Amedei, Amodeo, Amadini, Amodio, Amaducci | Patronimic, from the Latin name Amadeus, that who loves God. It means "son adeo", which in turn is the Italian variant adeus. This was the name 19th century king ain (born in Italy). |
Amadori, Amatore | Means "son ator", "son of Amatore". which is a Latin name meaning "lover d." Saint Amator was bishop xerre in the 5th century. |
Amalberti | Means "son alberto". The Germanic name Amalbertus is composed mal' = heroin and "beraht" = famous. |
Amalberti | Means "son of Amalberto", from the Germanic name AMALBERT. |
Amantea | From the place name Amantea, a town in Calabria. |
Amantea | From the name of a town in Calabria, Italy. It is possibly derived from Arabic (dating from the Arab raids of the 9th century) meaning "the fortress". |
Amantea, Amantia | From the locality of Amantea, region of Basilicata. |
Amanza | From the Latin first name "Mantius" or from the Calabrese dialect word "manzu" meaning "mansueto" "tame". |
Amata, Amato, Amatucci, Amatulli | From the Latin Amatus = loved by God. |
Ambrogetti, Ambrogi, Ambrogio, Ambrosetti, Ambrosin, Ambrosio | From the first name Ambrogio, with its many variants has spread throughout the peninsula due to the cult of St. Ambrose in Milan. Derived from the Latin personal name Ambrosius, which in its turn derives from the Greek word Ambròsios = immortal. |
Ameglio, Ameli, Amelio, Amelli, Amellio | Two possible etymologies: from the Latin Amelius originating from an Etruscan name, or from the Amali, a powerful Goth tribe or comes from the name flower. |
Amerighi | Means "son of AMERIGO". |
Amici | From the first name Amico, deriving from the Latin word "amicus" = friend. |
Amici | Probably derives from the medieval name Amicus which means "benevolent and cordial person who shows friendship". The beginnings of this surname are found in Narni in the second half of the seventeenth century with Governor Iulius Amicus. The surname Amici has a lineage in Lombardy and is widespread in Romagna, Marche, Umbria and Lazio. Amico has a strain of Brindisi and a Neapolitan and a large nucleus in Sicily. |
Amici | Ameche . Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Ammassari | Surname derived from the job of the "massaro", boss of farmers. |
Amodio | Love God. Surnames of Orphans. |
Amorelli, Amorese, Amoretti, Amori, Amoroso | One possible derivation is from the nickname given at times to children born out of wedlock: child of love. |
Amoretto | From a diminutive of the given name AMORE. |
Anastasi, Anastasio | Patronimic, from the Greek name Anastasios. |
Ancilotto | From Lancellotti; it derives from the name of Lancelot, knight of the Round Table, name diffused in 13th century. |
Andrea, Andre', Andreani, Andreasi, Andreatta, Andreazza, Andreazzi, Andrei, Andreini, Andrenacci, Andreotti, Andreoletti, Andreoli, Andreoni, Andretti, Andreutti, Andriani, Andrich | From the first name Andrea, deriving from the Greek name Andreas, transformation of the Greek word "aner" = man. |
Anelli, Anello, Anielli, Aniello | From the word "anello" = ring, or from "agnellus" meaning lamb. |
Anes | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Anesin | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Anesini | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Angela | The female surname of Angelo (Disambiguation). |
Angeletti, Angeli, Angelini, Angelo, Angelone, Angeloni, Angiolini, Angiolo | Patronimic, from the first name Angelo. |
Angelo | An Italian masculine given name that means “Angel”. |
Angelo | An Italian masculine given name that means “angel.” It is also an Italian surname. |
Angelo | patronymic |
Angioli | Means "son of ANGIOLO". |
Annes | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Annese | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Annesi | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Annesin | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Annibale, Annibali, Annibaldi, Anniballo, Anniballi | Patronimic, from the first name Annibale, derived from the Punic (Phoenician) Hannibal. |
Annuncio, Annunzia, Annunziata, Annunziato, Annunzio | Patronimic, from the name Annunzio, diminutive of Annunziato that comes from the female name Annunziata. It is a Christian name deriving from Maria Santissima Annunziata. |
Ansaldi | Means "son of ANSALDO". |
Ansaldi, Ansaldo | Patronimic, from the Lombard first name Ansoaldo. |
Anselmetti | Means "son of Anselmetto", a diminutive of ANSELMO. |
Anselmi | Means "son of ANSELMO". |
Anselmi, Anselmo, Anzelmi, Anzelmo | Patronimic, from the Lombard first name Anselmo consisting of ans (god) ed helm (helmet), meaning God's helmet, or defender. |
Ansovini, Ansovino, Anzovini, Anzovino | Patronimic, from the Lombard name Ansovino, consisting of ans (god) e win (friend). |
Antelini | probably patronymic. There is a place Antella in Tuscany, but it's not a likely source for this name. |
Antenucci, Antenuccia, Antenuccio, Antognazzi, Antognozzi, Antona, Antonacci, Antonazzi, Antonazzo, Antonelli, Antoni, Antoniani, Antoniazzi, Antonicelli, Antonini, Antonino, Antonioli, Antoniolo, Antonione, Antonioni, Antoniotti, Antoniotto, Antoniozzi | From the first name Antonio and its derivations Antonuccio, Antonello. |
Antinori | Patronimic, from the Greek first name Antinore. |
Antoci | Possibly toponimic, meaning from Antiochia. |
Antola, Antolini, Antolino | Either toponimic, from the area of Mount Antola in Liguria, or a patronimic derived from a diminutive form of the name Antonio. |
Antone | This last name probably derives from the Greek name Antionos (Antuonos), which means "born before", being a patronymic that would indicate the children of a man named Antuonos. Other similar surnames: D'Antoni widespread throughout Sicily, with a maximum concentration in Trapani and Palermo. D'Antona is of Sicilian origin, from the area that includes Agrigento, Nisseno and Catanese. D'Antone, very rare, also Sicilian, is typical of Catania and Trapani. Dantona is extremely rare and probably due |
Antonelli | Means "son of ANTONELLO". |
Antonini | Means "son of ANTONINO". |
Antonino | Derived from the given name ANTONINO. |
Antonio | patronymic |
Apolloni, Apollonio, Appollonio, Appolloni | From the first name Apollonio. |
Apugliese | It derives from the name of the Puglia region; it means inhabitant of Puglia. |
Aquila | From a nickname meaning "eagle" in . |
Aquila, Aquili | Originary of Aquila, capital city of Abruzzo, or nickname connected to the bird (eagle). |
Aquino | Spanish. From the name of an town near Rome, derived from Latin aqua meaning "water", the home town of the 13th-century saint Thomas Aquinas. In Italy the surname is derived directly from the town's name. As a Spanish-language surname, it was sometimes bestowed by missionaries in honour of the saint as they evangelized in Spanish colonies. |
Arangio | Typical surname e Sicilian commune lma di Montechiaro / Naro (Agrigento) |
Arbore | From Latin arbor meaning "tree". |
Arcaini | Craftsmen dealing with wood |
Arcaini, Arcari, Arcarini, Arcaro | From the name of a job, arcaro being a craftsman who made wooden container for bread (arca) or for valuables. |
Arcangela Arcangelo Arcangiolo | From the first name Arcangelo; it derives from the Greek word "archangelos" = leader of Angels. |
Arcari | Craftsmen dealing with wood |
Arcari | In many cases, the meaning surname refers to trades that no longer exist. For example, the Arcari were manufacturers ches (in practice they were carpenters) or officials who guarded the treasure e community, located in an ark (or rather in a box). |
Arcaro | Craftsmen dealing with wood |
Arcellaio | Bow makers |
Arcellaio, Arcellai, Arcelli, Arcellone, Arcelloni | Probably derived from the craft of bow-maker. |
Arcelli | Bow makers |
Arcellone | Bow makers |
Arcelloni | Bow makers |
Arcuri | Southern Italian variant of Arcudi from the Greek personal name Arcadio. |
Ardemagni, Ardemani, Ardemanni | From the german name Ardemanno consisting of hard (strong) and mann (man). |
Ardiccioni | Means "son of Ardiccione", a derivative of ARDITO. |
Ardigo’ | Probably from the German name Ardigo, derived from hard (strong). |
Ardini, Ardino, Ardovini, Ardovino, Arduini, Arduino | Patronimic, from the German Hardwin, Arduino, consisting of hard (strong) e win (friend). |
Ardizzi, Ardizzone, Ardizzoni | Patronimic, from the German name Arditio (coming from hard). |
Ardizzone | From a diminutive of the given name ARDITO. |
Ardovini | Means "son of ARDUINO". |
Arena | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ssina (Messina) |
Arena | cognate of ARENAS. |
Arena, Areni | Toponimic, from "arena" meaning sandy land. |
Arfanetti | Orphan. Surnames of Orphans. |
Arlotti | Means "son of ARLOTTO". |
Armagni, Armani, Armanini, Armanni, Armanno, Armano | All derived from Arimanni ("free men"), a noble class of the Lombard people. |
Armando | Derived from the given name ARMANDO. |
Armandonada | Donated by Hand. Surnames of Orphans. |
Armani | Son of Armato |
Armani | Means "son of ERMANNO". |
Armani | This is another Italian surname, effortlessly popularised by a luxury brand of the same name. The name means ‘man of force’. |
Armati | From armato meaning "armed, armoured, equipped". |
Armelli, Armellini, Armelloni | Either toponimic or from the latin word armilla (bracelet). |
Armenti, Armento | Possibly connected to sheep raising, being armento a flock. |
Arnéra | A very rare surname, seems specific to the areas between Alessandria and Genoa, locating it in Strevi, Alessandria and in Genoa. Probably derives from the Latin term arenarius "area rich in sand, sand", thus indicating a possible origin of the first bearers of the surname. This last name also has variants in Spanish and French as Arner. |
Arnolfi | Means "son of ARNOLFO". |
Arnoni | Means "son of Arnone" from the medieval name Arnone, of uncertain origin. |
Arpini, Arpino | Toponimic, from the town of Arpino in Lazio. |
Arrighetti | Means "son of Arrighetto", a diminutive of the given name ARRIGO. |
Arrighi | Means "son of ARRIGO". |
Arrighi, Arrigo, Arrigone, Arrigoni | Toponic, from the Gothic name Heimrich consisting of Heim (homeland) and rich (king). |
Arrigucci | Means "son of Arriguccio", a diminutive of the given name ARRIGO. |
Ascanio | From the first name Ascanio. |
Ascensa, Ascenso, Ascenza, Ascenzo | From the first name Ascenso; it is a name connected to the Christian devotion to the Christ "Ascension". |
Asinello | little ass. Surnames of Orphans. |
Astolfi, Astolfo, Astolfoni | From the first name Astolfo, of German origin. |
Astore, Astori | From the name of the bird (goshawk) used by hunters in the Middle ages, possibly derived from aprofession of bird trainer or a physical/psychological trait. |
Astute | Typical surname e Sicilian commune strofilippo / Naro (Agrigento) |
Atanasi, Atanasio, Attanasi, Attanasio | Patronimic, from the Greec name Athanasios meaning immortal. |
Attilio | From the Etruscan first name Attilio. |
Augusto | The surname Auguste is an Italian patronymic surname; that is, it was a name created from the first name of the father. Auguste is derived from the personal name Agostino. This personal name is derived from the Latin word "augustus," which means "favored with good omens." |
Augustoni | See AGOSTINI. |
Aulerio, Aulo | From the first name Aulo. |
Aura | From the first name Auro. |
Auregli, Aureli, Aurelio | From the first name Aurelius, of Latin origin. |
Aurino, Aurizio, Auro | From the first name Auro. |
Aurora | Origin unknown, possibly metronimic (derived from a mother's name), or from a coatofarms representing a rising sun, or a nickname of good omen. |
Avaldi, Avalli, Avallone | Possibly toponimic from an Italic "abel" or Celtic "aval" (apple) (see the mythical Avalon). |
Avogadro, Avogadri, Avogari, Avogaro | Probably derived from the profession of "avvocato", lawyer. |
Azzali, Azzari | Probably derived from the profession of steel maker, or maker of axes (aza = axe). |
Azzarà | From southern Italy |
Azzarà | Sicilian name, derived from Greek dialects of southern Italy. It is from Greek ????? (psaras) meaning "fisherman". |
Bacco | From the Latin first name "Bacchus", god of wine. Probably to indicate someone that worked in a vineyard or connected to the wine trade. |
Bacco | Wine trader/someone who worked in a vineyard |
Badami | It is a Sicilian name that is believed to have an Arabic etymology. It means ‘almond’. |
Badia, Badii, Badio, Badiale Badiali, | derive from living near or being connected to a "Badia" (=Abbey). |
Badoer | McKee has three instances of a surname Baduario, two of them dukes of Crete. |
Baggi | Toponimic, from the town of Baggio, near Milan. |
Baggi | Variant of BAGGIO. |
Baggi, Baggini, Baggio, Bagini | Toponimic, from the town of Baggio, near Milan. |
Baggini | Toponimic, from the town of Baggio, near Milan. |
Baggio | Toponimic, from the town of Baggio, near Milan. |
Baggio | Originally denoted a person from the town of Baggio (now part of Milan). It is probably derived from Latin Badalocum meaning "watch place". |
Bagini | Toponimic, from the town of Baggio, near Milan. |
Bagli | From "balivo", a kind of bailiff. |
Bagli, Baglietti, Baglioni | From "balivo", a kind of bailiff. |
Baglietti | From "balivo", a kind of bailiff. |
Baglio | cognate of BAILEY. |
Baglioni | From "balivo", a kind of bailiff. |
Bagnaschi | Toponimic, from the town of Bagnasco |
Bagnaschi, Bagnasco | Toponimic, from the town of Bagnasco |
Bagnasco | Toponimic, from the town of Bagnasco |
Bagni | Public bath attendant |
Bagni | From Latin balnea "bath", referring to a person who worked as a bath house attendant. |
Bagnoli | Possibly originary of Bagnoli |
Bagnoli | Diminutive form of BAGNI. |
Baio | This is an interesting name for a family where everyone has reddish or light brown hair (or beard). It also means ‘horse.’ |
Balbi, Balbo | From the Latin balbus (balbuziente) |
Balboni | Derived from the given name BALBINO. |
Baldassarre, Balzaretti, Balzarini, Balzarotti | Patronimic, from the first name Baldassarre of Hebrew origin |
Baldi, Baldini, Baldissera, Baldo, Balducci, Balduccio | From the first name Baldo, of German origin. Derived from the given name Baldinotto, from the Latin name Baldinoctus, a diminutive of BALDO. |
Baldovini | Derived from the given name BALDOVINO. |
Balestra, Balestrini, Balestrieri | Connected to the profession of crossbow maker or soldier. |
Baliva, Balivo | Connected to the job of bailiff |
Ballarini, Ballarino, Ballerini, Ballerino | From a nickname connected to ability in dancing. Acclaimed dancers |
Ballerini | This is one of the most graceful and cool names popular among Italian people. The name is apt for the one who dances. It is an occupational name for a dancer. |
Balsamo | From the first name Balsamus. |
Balzaretti | Patronimic, from the first name Baldassarre of Hebrew origin |
Balzarini | Patronimic, from the first name Baldassarre of Hebrew origin |
Balzarotti | Patronimic, from the first name Baldassarre of Hebrew origin |
Bamundo | Bamundo is a very rare surname that seems to originate in Caserta, San Marcellino, Casal di Principe and Trentola-Ducenta. It is the transformation in surname of the name Bamundo, a name in dialect derived from the Germanic Boiamund. The first element of the name refers to the Boi tribe, the second element to 'munt' = protection. The Boi a Celtic population of the Iron Age of ancient Gaul. |
Banderali | From bandiera = flag, connected to aprofession or military role as flag bearer |
Bandini | Patronymic, from Bandus and Bandinus. |
Bandini | From the Latin name Bandinus, a derivative of Bandus, which is of unknown meaning. |
Bandini, Bandino | Patronymic, from Bandus and Bandinus. |
Bandino | Patronymic, from Bandus and Bandinus. |
Bandoni | From bandone meaning "sheet of iron". |
Baracca | Either from the German baro, meaning freeman or from the celtic bar, tree branch, for someone who lived in a hut |
Baraldi, Baraldo | From the Lombard name Baraldus deriving from baro (freeman) and wald (strong). |
Baranelli, Baranello | From the place of origin, in Molise |
Baratti, Barattieri, Baratto | Levantino. Derived from baratto = barter, possibly used for a merchant |
Barba, Barbato, Barbini | From the word "barba", menaing beard. |
Barbagallo | Typical stern Sicily, in particular tania. Barbagallo must derive from nicknames linked to the somatic characteristics e progenitor or from hairstyles with the strange shape e crest e rooster. |
Barbareschi, Barbaresco , Barbari | From barbarian or "berbero" (used for the Saracens) |
Barbarigo | probably patronymic from a diminutive of Barbaro [De Felice, Cognomi]. On the other hand, Fucilla suggests it is a place name. The -igo suffix is typically Venetian. |
Barbaro | patronymic |
Barbato | From the word "barba", menaing beard. |
Barberi | Some possible etymologies from the job of barber, or as a corruption of barbarian or "berbero" (used for the Saracens) |
Barberi, Barberia, Barberio, Barberis, Barbero, Barbieri, Barbiero | Barber is an occupational surname for a barber. It is Old French in origin. It is often the anglicized form of the Italian surname Barbieri. It means ‘the barber’. Some possible etymologies: from the job of barber, or as a corruption of barbarian or "berbero" (used for the Saracens) |
Barbini | From the word "barba", menaing beard. |
Barbo | descriptive, origin uncertain. Fucilla, p.51, suggests that the most common origin is a northern word for 'uncle', but notes that it could also derive from barba 'beard' or balbo 'stutterer'. McKee has Barbo as both a given name and byname. |
Barcelona | Typical last name e Sicilian commune ia (Palermo) |
Bardotti | The sterile hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. Surnames of Orphans. |
Barilaro | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barilaro, Barilati, Barile, Barili, Barilla, Barilli | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barilati | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barile | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barili | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barilla | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barilli | From the word barile (barrel) or connected to the ancient Barile family, a branch of the Counts of Marsi |
Barnaba, Barnabei, Barnabeo, Barnabo' | From the first name Barnaba. |
Barone, Baroni, Baroncini | Possibly a nickname from the word "baron" derived from the ancient German baro menaing freeman. From the title barone "baron", derived via Latin from Germanic baro "man, warrior, servant". |
Baroni | Possibly a nickname from the word "baron" derived from the ancient German baro menaing freeman. |
Barozzi | patronymic, or possibly metonymic. De Felice derives it from the given name Baro via the diminutive Barozzo. Fucilla suggests a derivation from a northern word for 'cart'. |
Barrile | See Barile |
Barsotti | Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from the Germanic word baro "man, warrior, servant". |
Bartali | From the first name Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic name "Barthalmay" = son ("bar") of Tolmai |
Bartalotti | Means "son of Bartalotto", a diminutive of BARTOLO. |
Bartoli | From the first name Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic name "Barthalmay" = son ("bar") of Tolmai |
Bartolini | From the first name Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic name "Barthalmay" = son ("bar") of Tolmai |
Bartolome | Typical surname e Sicilian commune gheria (Palermo); Raffadali (Agrigento) |
Bartolomei | Derived from the given name BARTOLOMEO. |
Bartolomeo | From the first name Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic name "Barthalmay" = son ("bar") of Tolmai |
Bartolomeo | Derived from the given name BARTOLOMEO. |
Bartolomeo, Bartali, Bartolini, Bartolotti, Bartoli | From the first name Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic name "Barthalmay" = son ("bar") of Tolmai |
Bartolotti | From the first name Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic name "Barthalmay" = son ("bar") of Tolmai |
Barzetti | Variant of BARSOTTI. |
Basadona | One Gioan Basadona is mentioned in a letter written in 1538. |
Baseggio | patronymic from a Venetian diminutive of Basile |
Basile | Patronymic from the first name Basilius of Greek origin. |
Basile | Means royal in Ancient Greek. |
Basile | From the given name BASILIO. |
Basilio | patronymic |
Bassanelli | Diminutive form of BASSANI. |
Bassani | Derived from the place name Bassano, belonging multiple villages in Italy. |
Bassi | Variant of BASSO, common in northern Italy. |
Bassi, Basso | A nickname from the adjective basso meaning short |
Basso | Short heighted |
Basso | Originally a nickname for a short person, from Latin bassus "thick, low". |
Bastardo | Bastard. Surnames of Orphans. |
Bastianello | From Bastiano diminutive of the Latin first name Sebastianus. |
Bastianello, Bastiani, Bastianini | From Bastiano diminutive of the Latin first name Sebastianus. |
Bastiani | Patronymic from the first name (Se)bastiano . |
Bastiani | From Bastiano diminutive of the Latin first name Sebastianus. |
Bastianini | From Bastiano diminutive of the Latin first name Sebastianus. |
Basurto | In the middle of a forest |
Battaglia, Battaglini, Battaglino | A nickname from the word battaglia, meaning "battle" possibly connected to a psychological trait or battles fought in the remote past. |
Battista, Battisti | From the first name Battista |
Baudi, Baudo | A diminutive form of one of the many names having as final suffix -baldus, from the German bald (courageous). |
Bazzoli | From bazza meaning "protruding chin". |
Beccaria, Beccarini | Probably from the job of beccaro (macellaio). |
Becci | A nickname from the adjectibe becciu (vecchio) meaning old. |
Bedin, Bedini, Bedino | Probably from the Norman name Beda, or the Celtic name Betha |
Bedoni | Possibly from the word betun (fango), or probably derived from a Francese bedon (grasso), meaning fat. |
Bella, Bellani, Bellato, Belleri, Bellesi, Bellate | A nickname from the medieval name Bello, means ‘beautiful’ or ‘gift of god’s favour’, probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Bellafemina, Bellefemine, Bellifemine, Bellifemmine | Matronymic that derives from the medieval feminine name Bellafemina, probably derived from the mother. It means: "beautiful woman". The surname Bellifemine is from Puglia, specific to the Bari area. Bellifemmine is also from Bari. Bellafemmina, very rare, is typical of Canosa di Puglia, in the Bari area. Bellafemina, very rare, is from Bari, it must be an erroneous transcription of the previous one. Bellefemine, it would seem unique, it's from Puglia. |
Bellanda, Bellandi, Bellandini | Diminutive form of BELLANDI. |
Bellante, Bellanti | Originary of Bellante, in the province of Teramo |
Belleri | From the adjectibe bello, meaning beautyful, probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Bellesi | From the adjectibe bello, meaning beautyful, probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Belli | Probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Bellincioni | Means "son of Bellincione", from a medieval name (borne for example by Dante's grandfather) which was probably a derivative of bello "beautiful, fair". |
Bellini | Probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Bellini | From bello meaning "beautiful". |
Bellinzoni | Probably from the toponimic "ticinese" Bellinzona |
Bellinzoni ? | Probably from the toponimic "ticinese" Bellinzona |
Bello | Beautiful |
Bello | Probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Bello | Means "beautiful" in Spanish and , originally a nickname for an attractive person. |
Bello, Belli, Bellini, Bellucci | Probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Bellocchio | Meaning "beautyful eyes" possibly originarily a nickname |
Bellomi | Beautiful man |
Bellomi | Meaning "handsome man" possibly originarily a nickname |
Bellomi | Variant of BELLOMO. |
Bellomi, Bellomo | Meaning "handsome man" possibly originarily a nickname |
Bellomo | Meaning "handsome man" possibly originarily a nickname |
Bellomo | From a nickname derived from bello "beautiful, fair" and uomo "man". |
Belloni | A nickname originary from adjectibe bello, used to identify a handsome man, or derived from the medieval name Bellotto. |
Belloni | Augmented form of BELLO. |
Belloni, Belloti, Bellotti | A nickname originary from adjective bello, used to identify a handsome man, or derived from the medieval name Bellotto. |
Belloti | A nickname originary from adjectibe bello, used to identify a handsome man, or derived from the medieval name Bellotto. |
Bellotti | A nickname originary from adjectibe bello, used to identify a handsome man, or derived from the medieval name Bellotto. |
Bellucci | Probably was a nickname to identify a handsome man |
Belluomo | Variant of BELLOMO. |
Belmonte | Beautiful man |
Belmonte | From various place names in Italy and Spain meaning "beautiful mountain". |
Beltrame, Beltrami, Beltramini, Bertagnoli, Bertarelli, Bertarini, Bertatini, Bertini, Bertotti, Bertotto, Bertuglia, Bertuzzi, Bette', Betti, Bettin, Bettinelli | Probably from a Germanic name bertha (luminoso) or Celtic name bert (portatore) |
Bembo | patronymic; possible from Benedetto. |
Bencivenga | Bencivenga is typical name of Napoli and Bencivenni is of Bologna, derived from the medieval name Bencivenga or Bencivenni |
Bencivenga, Bencivenni | Bencivenga is typical name of Napoli and Bencivenni is of Bologna, derived from the medieval name Bencivenga or Bencivenni |
Bencivenni | Bencivenga is typical name of Napoli and Bencivenni is of Bologna, derived from the medieval name Bencivenga or Bencivenni |
Bencivenni | Means "son of Bencivenne", from the medieval name Bencivenga, a Tuscan variant of BENVENUTO. |
Benedetti | From the given name “Benedetto” has variants such as “Benini” and “Benetton.” |
Benedetti | From the Latin verb "benedicere", to bless. The name Benedetto became very popular during the Middle Ages thanks to San Benedetto from Norcia who founded the Benedictine Order |
Benedetti | From the given name BENEDETTO. |
Benedetti, Benedetto, Benetti | From the Latin verb "benedicere", to bless. The name Benedetto became very popular during the Middle Ages thanks to San Benedetto from Norcia who founded the Benedictine Order |
Benedetto | (BLESSED). Augural Surname Augure the best future for the newborn under the protection d and his family. |
Benedetto | (De) Typical surname e Sicilian commune ltagirone (Catania) |
Benedetto | From the Latin verb "benedicere", to bless. The name Benedetto became very popular during the Middle Ages thanks to San Benedetto from Norcia who founded the Benedictine Order |
Benenati | Born good |
Benenati | Means "son of Benenato", given name derived from Latin bene "good, well" and natus "good". |
Benetti | From the Latin verb "benedicere", to bless. The name Benedetto became very popular during the Middle Ages thanks to San Benedetto from Norcia who founded the Benedictine Order |
Benetton | Northern variant of BENEDETTI. |
Benigno | Probably from the Latin name Benignus |
Benini | Means "son of Benino" from a diminutive of Bene or Beno, short forms of BENEDETTO. |
Bennato | From the medieval name Benenatus |
Benvenuti | A nickneme from the goodwish Medieval name "Benvenutus" |
Benvenuti | Means "son of BENVENUTO". |
Benvenuti, Benvenuto | A nickneme from the goodwish Medieval name "Benvenutus" |
Benvenuto | Welcome. Surnames of Orphans. |
Benvenuto | A nickneme from the goodwish Medieval name "Benvenutus" |
Berardi | From the name Berardus, Bernardus, also one of the branches of the Great Counts of Marsi |
Berardi | From the given name BERARDO. |
Berardo | From the name Berardus, Bernardus, also one of the branches of the Great Counts of Marsi |
Berberio | perhaps patronymic from another variant of Barbaro |
Bergamaschi | From the city of Bergamo, Lombardy |
Bergamaschi | Probably from the toponimic Bergamo |
Bergamaschi | Originally indicated an inhabitant of the city of BERGAMO in Lombardy. |
Bergamaschi, Bergamasco, Bergomi | Probably from the toponimic Bergamo |
Bergamasco | Probably from the toponimic Bergamo |
Bergamini | the widely known Lombard surname Bergamini reminds the Bergamo cowboys who descended from the Alpine valleys to the Po valley and Aquilani to the inhabitants e Abruzzo who moved to Rome to work in the pipes. |
Bergo | Originary from the Germanic word "berg"(monte) meaning mountain |
Bergo, Bergonzi | Originary from the Germanic word "berg"(monte) meaning mountain |
Bergoglio | Bergoglio is a specific surname of Torino, especially in the communes of Santena, None and Collegno, and Robella. It is also located in the commune of Robella (Asti) and Portula (Biella). Ettore Rossoni, developer of the site Cognomi Italiani, considers that Bergoglio is a toponymic, that is to say a surname derived from a place name and that is a surname that is found in some specific areas of Piedmont, such as the communes of Torino, Santena, None and Collegno; in the communes of Robella in As |
Bergomi | Probably from the toponimic Bergamo |
Bergonzi | Originary from the Germanic word "berg"(monte) meaning mountain |
Berlinguer | From the Germanic Medieval name Berengar (Berengario) |
Berlusconi | Probably from milanese word berlusch (strabico, storto) |
Bernabe' | From the Hebrew name Bernabeus |
Bernabe', Bernabei, Bernabo' | From the Hebrew name Bernabeus |
Bernabei | From the Hebrew name Bernabeus |
Bernabo' | From the Hebrew name Bernabeus |
Bernardi | From the German first name Bernardo |
Bernardi | This is another Italian name that means ‘strong’ or ‘hard’. It originated from the word ‘Bernhard’ which is a combination of the words ‘bear’ or ‘hard’. |
Bernieri | Probably from the Latin name Bernardus or Bernardinus, or from the Germanic Baerhard (strong bear) |
Bernieri, Bernini, Bernocchi | Probably from the Latin name Bernardus or Bernardinus, or from the Germanic Baerhard (strong bear) |
Bernini | Probably from the Latin name Bernardus or Bernardinus, or from the Germanic Baerhard (strong bear) |
Bernocchi | Probably from the Latin name Bernardus or Bernardinus, or from the Germanic Baerhard (strong bear) |
Berruti | Originary from the Latin word "berrutum" and from the job of wagon |
Berruti, Berruto | Originary from the Latin word "berrutum" and from the job of wagon |
Berruto | Originary from the Latin word "berrutum" and from the job of wagon |
Bertaldo | patronymic. McKee has Bertoldus |
Berti | Derived from the given name BERTO. |
Bertola | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertola, Bertolaia, Bertolazzi, Bertoletti, Bertoli, Bertolini, Bertolotti, Bortoli, Bortolazzi, Bortolotti | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertolaia | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertolazzi | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertoletti | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertoli | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertolini | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bertolini | Derived from a diminutive of the given name BERTOLDO. |
Bertolotti | From the name Bartolomeo |
Besozzi | Probably from the toponimic Besozza |
Bevacqua, Beviacqua, Bevilacqua | Meaning "that who drinks water" possibly originarily a nickname |
Bevilacqua | Drinkwater - Drinkwater is a surname of English medieval origin. The German equivalent is Trinkwasser, in Italian Bevilacqua and in French Boileau |
Biagi | From the first name Biagio; it derives from the greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
Biagi | Means "son of BIAGIO". |
Biagi, Biagiotti | From the first name Biagio; it derives from the greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
Biagiotti | From the first name Biagio; it derives from the greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
Bianca | Bianca, is located mainly in Syracuse and Catania and in some areas lermo and Napoli. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'M |
Bianca | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianca, Bianchessi, Bianchetti, Bianchi, Bianchini, Bianciotti, Bianco, Biancolini, Bianconcini, Biancotto | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Biancaci | Biancaci, is very rare, it seems to be a typical surname e area between Folignano) in the Piceno and Sant`Egidio alla Vibrata in Teramo. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' |
Biancardi | Biancardo and the plural form Biancardi, derive from the Germanic name 'Blankhard' (hard white, strong white) or the French surname Blanchard; Biancardi is present throughout Italy, but with a strong prevalence in the north and Campania, with particular intensity in the province lan and Napoli, Biancardo, very rare, is apolitan origin and Avellino. The plural form was used to connote family. |
Biancardi | form of BLANCHARD. |
Biancardo | Biancardo and the plural form Biancardi, derive from the Germanic name 'Blankhard' (hard white, strong white) or the French surname Blanchard; Biancardi is present throughout Italy, but with a strong prevalence in the north and Campania, with particular intensity in the province lan and Napoli, Biancardo, very rare, is apolitan origin and Avellino. The plural form was used to connote family. |
Biancarelli | Biancarelli, is characteristic e area Gubbio and Perugia. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. |
Bianchedi | Very rare is typical enza, derives from a dialectal nickname originated from the white word, prominent character was the Dominican Girolamo Bianchedi (1802-1849) architect enza. The word white / a used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name plac |
Bianchella | Bianchella is typical cona and Falconara Marítima. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. |
Bianchelli | Bianchelli is located in specific places such as Finale Ligure and Ancona (Jesi and Falconara Marittima). It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = |
Bianchessi | Bianchessi, is a surname documented from the Middle Ages that is present only in Lombardy and probably originated in the area Cremona. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = |
Bianchessi | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianchet | Bianchet is specific to Belluno and neighboring areas such as Treviso, Pordenone and Udine. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountai |
Bianchetta | Bianchetta, is typical lassa (TO). It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. |
Bianchetti | Bianchetti is located in Lombardy, mainly in Brescia but also in the provinces lan and Cremona. Other points where this surname is located are between Macerata and Ancona and between Reiti, Rome and Napoli. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be d |
Bianchetti | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianchetto | Bianchetto is located in the area Vercelli, Vicenza, Padova and Venezia. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' |
Bianchi | Italian last name which means “White”. |
Bianchi | Bianchi is the plural of the Italian word "bianco," which means 'white'. Naturally, this name was given to someone with a fair complexion or light hair. |
Bianchi | White haired or pale |
Bianchi | The surname Bianchi is the plural anco, used in the plural to give the collective family value and derives from the white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Moun |
Bianchi | The surname Bianco is derived from the white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic of the hair and more precisely the color of the skin, the pallor. At the time of our ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging of the hair with the early appearance of gray hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name of a place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. Bianco is a |
Bianchi | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianchi | Bianchi: another descriptive Italian surname, Bianchi means “white.” This may be in reference to the original Bianchi’s skin pallor or hair color. It is the most common surname found in Naples and around the Campania region. |
Bianchi | From bianco meaning "white", originally given to a person who was white-haired or extremely pale. |
Bianchi | The name means ‘white-haired’ or ‘pale’. |
Bianchin | Bianchin is a typical surname neto and Friuli. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. |
Bianchini | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianchino | Bianchino is typical e area between Bari, Potenza and Salerno. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white m |
Bianciotti | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianco | It derives from the word 'blanc', and the original meaning was 'bright or shining', although this seems to have gradually been changed to mean fair or 'white,' in France and Italy. As such it was given as a sarcastic nickname to the fair haired Viking invaders from Scandanavia, who swept down through Germany, and into France in the 8th and 9th centuries, until stopped by the sea, at what is now 'Normandy', or the country of the Northmen. |
Bianco | The surname Bianco is derived from the word "white" used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic e hair and more precisely the color e skin, the pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. Bianco is a surname present in a |
Bianco | White. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Bianco | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Bianco | Bianco, or occasionally Lo Bianco, is a surname of Italian origin, meaning White. |
Bianco | Variant of BIANCHI. |
Bianco | This one sounds quite close to the last name. It means ‘white’. |
Bianconcini | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Biancotti | Biancotti, is located in the area illa di Tirano and Tirano in Valtellina and also in the area iombino, Livorno and Portoferraio. It is a derivative e white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely the color e skin, pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = whi |
Biancotto | Biancotto is located in Demonte and Aisone (Cuneo) and in Beinasco and (Torino) as well as in Venezia (San Donà di Piave, Torre di Mosto and Musile di Piave) It is a derivative e white word used as a name or derivative nickname physical characteristic the hair and more precisely e color e skin, the pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, f |
Biancotto | From bianco, meaning white, possibly originally a nickname referring to a very light complexion, or connected as in Florence to a political faction (supporting the Pope against the King) |
Biancu | Biancu is found throughout the Sardegna, derived from the white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic e hair and more precisely the color e skin, the pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. |
Biancuzzi | Biancuzzi is a surname typical ine, derives from the white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic ir and more precisely the color e skin, the pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'casa Bianca' = white house; 'Monte Bianco' = White Mountain; 'Mulino bianco' = white mill. |
Biancuzzo | Biancuzzo looks like a typically sicialino surname, ssina in particular, although it is also found in Capo d`Orlando and Villafranca Tirrena, derives from the white word used as a name or nickname derived from a physical characteristic hair and more precisely from the color e skin, the pallor. At the time r ancestors, poor diet contributed to the premature aging e hair with the early appearance ay hair. The nickname can also be derived from a place name ie the name place, for example 'cas |
Bicchieri | Drinking glasses |
Bicchieri | Means "drinking glasses" in , referring originally to a person who made or sold them. |
Biondi | Fair haired |
Biondi | Means "fair-haired, blond" in . This name was borne by the American swimmer Matt Biondi (1965-). |
Biondo | Variant of BIONDI. |
Bisegna | From the place of Bisegna, Province of Aquila |
Bizzarri | Meaning "bizarre, eccentric" possibly originary a nickname |
Bizzarri, Bizzarro | Meaning "bizarre, eccentric" possibly originary a nickname |
Bizzarro | Meaning "bizarre, eccentric" possibly originary a nickname |
Blasi | From the first name Biagio, deriving derives from the Greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
Blasi, Blasioli | From the first name Biagio, deriving derives from the Greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
Blasioli | From the first name Biagio, deriving derives from the Greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
Boccanegra | Originally a nickname, meaning "black mouth" |
Boccarossa | Originally a nickname, meaning "red mouth" |
Boccasavia | Originally a nickname, meaning "sensible mouth", of someone who speaks wise words |
Boccassio | patronymic from a diminutive of Bocca. McKee has Bocasso. |
Boccono | patronymic from a diminutive of Bocca |
Boerio | From boaro meaning "cowherd". |
Bollani | possibly patronymic from Iacobollo |
Bologna | From the city of Bologna in southern Italy |
Bologna | From the name of the city of Bologna in northern Italy. It may derive from a Celtic word meaning "settlement". |
Bomba | From the place of Bomba, province of Chieti |
Bon | patronymic from a Venetian form of Bono |
Bon | patronymic from a Venetian form of Bono. |
Bonaccorsi | From the given name BONACCORSO. |
Bonaccorso | From the given name BONACCORSO. |
Bonaduce | From a corrupted Latin expression probably implying "bona duce fortuna" meaning "with good fortune as your guide" |
Bonamici | Meaning "good friend" |
Bonanni | Meaning "good year", nickname of uncertain origin, or a corruption of the Latin "boni animi", person of good disposition |
Bonanni, Bonannini, Bonano | Meaning "good year", nickname of uncertain origin, or a corruption of the Latin "boni animi", person of good disposition |
Bonannini | Meaning "good year", nickname of uncertain origin, or a corruption of the Latin "boni animi", person of good disposition |
Bonano | Meaning "good year", nickname of uncertain origin, or a corruption of the Latin "boni animi", person of good disposition |
Bonaventura | From the given name BONAVENTURA. |
Bondemiro | probably patronymic |
Bondesan | Venetian name derived from the name of the town of Bondeno in northern Italy. |
Bonella | Possible Sicilian surname, typical e commune lma di Montechiaro / Campobello (Agrigento) |
Bonelli | Bonelli is a very extended surname in Italy, predominantly in the north center, Bonello is more typically Piedmontese, but it is also found in Padua and in the province of Palermo. they must derive from hypocoristic forms of the Latin name Bonus that the barbarian conquerors also used. Bono is also a Lombard name. Hyocoristics are affectionate, familiar or euphemistic appellatives used to supplant a real name. They are characterized by the fact that words are subject to certain deformation, ofte |
Bonello | Bonelli is a very extended surname in Italy, predominantly in the north center, Bonello is more typically Piedmontese, but it is also found in Padua and in the province of Palermo. they must derive from hypocoristic forms of the Latin name Bonus that the barbarian conquerors also used. Bono is also a Lombard name. Hyocoristics are affectionate, familiar or euphemistic appellatives used to supplant a real name. They are characterized by the fact that words are subject to certain deformation, ofte |
Bonfa' | A nickname meaning "that makes good deeds" |
Bonfa', Bonfatti | A nickname meaning "that makes good deeds" |
Bonfatti | A nickname meaning "that makes good deeds" |
Bonfiglio | Bonfield. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Bongino | Bongino is a very rare Italian surname, present in the province of Torino and in some communes of Liguria. In the Italian Armoriale is mentioned a family Bongino of the commune of Favria, Torino. It would be a surname derived from the name of the head of the family, meaning 'Good Gino'. Gino arises by the loss of a syllable in diminutives of names such as Luigi or Ambrogio = Luigino or Ambrogino, leaving as a result simply Gino (this would be apheresis of a hypocoristic). |
Bongino | Bongino is a very rare Italian surname, present in the province of Torino and in some communes of Liguria. In the Italian Armoriale, a family with the surname Bongino of the commune of Favria, Torino, is mentioned. It would be a surname derived from the name of the head of the family, meaning 'Good Gino'. Gino arises by the loss of a syllable in diminutives of names such as Luigi or Ambrogio = Luigino or Ambrogino, leaving as a result simply Gino (this would be apheresis of a hypocoristic). |
Bongino | Bongino is a very rare Italian surname, present in the province of Torino and in some communes of Liguria. In the Italian Armoriale, a Bongino family is mentioned in the commune of Favria, Torino. It would be a surname derived from the name of the head of the family, meaning 'Good Gino'. Gino arises by the loss of a syllable in diminutives of names such as Luigi or Ambrogio = Luigino or Ambrogino, leaving as a result simply Gino (this would be apheresis of a hypocoristic). |
Boni | (GOOD, GOOD MAN). Surname Latin Descriptive. It is a Latin proper name that means "good" or "Good Man". It comes from the Latin term "Bonus" (Good), so its literal translation would be plural, "Good". It alludes to an attitudinal quality. |
Bonifacci | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bonifacci, Bonifaci, Bonifacino, Bonifati, Bonifazi, Bonifazzi | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bonifaci | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bonifacino | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bonifati | patronymic from Bonifacio |
Bonifati | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bonifazi | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bonifazzi | From Bonifacius, name of Latin origin |
Bono | patronymic |
Bonomo | cognate of BONHOMME. |
Bonparente | Meaning: good relative or parent |
Bonparente | Meaning good relative or parent |
Borghi | Locative origin, from the common place name Borgo meaning "village". |
Borgnino | Blind in one eye/Squinting |
Borgnino | Borgnine. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Borgnino | From nickname derived from the Piedmontese dialect word borgno meaning "one-eyed". This was the real surname of American actor Ernest Borgnine (1917-2012). |
Borgogni | From the name of the French region of Burgundy (called Bourgogne in French), which is named after the Germanic tribe the Burgundians, itself meaning "people from the high land". |
Borrelli, Borrello | From the place of Borrello, province of Chieti, also a branch of the great Counts of Marsi |
Bortolazzi | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bortolotti | From the name Bartolomeo |
Bosco | Forest |
Bosco | Means "forest" in . |
Bossio | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Licata / Palma di Montechiaro (Agrigento) |
Bottari | The surname BOTTARI (and other variants) derives directly, or through a hipocorístico (diminutive) of a nickname derived from the activity carried out by the head of the family, in this case 'bottaio' or 'bottaro' = "manufacturer of barrels, "cooper", that is to say, the craftsman dedicated to making barrels to store / park wine Today, the cooper's trade resists the times: in Italy it is still possible to see a cooper working, his activity has been considerably reduced since the period of Howev |
Bottari, Bottaro | From the job of "buttaro" someone in charge with the care of horses |
Bovaro | From a job of someone who looks after oxen and cows. |
Bovaro And Derivatives | From a job of someone who looks after oxen and cows. |
Bove | From a nickname given to someone of great strength and patiens, as an ox is. |
Bove | Derived from an nickname meaning "bull, ox". |
Bove And Derivatives | From a nickname given to someone of great strength and patiens, as an ox is. |
Boveri | Variant of BOVE. |
Bragadin | patronymic; McKee has the given name Bragadino. |
Brambilla | This surname derives from the name of the city Brembilla, located in Val Brembana, Bergamo, for a difference in the pronunciation of the letter a (closed in the dialect of Bergamasco, open in the Milanese dialect). |
Brambilla | Derived from the town of Brembilla in Lombardy, itself named after the Brembo river. |
Brandan | This surname offers the peculiarity that according to data from very distant times it could be originally Irish but its study and analysis show that it fits perfectly as an Italian surname. In his character of legendary Irish we go back to San Brandán, Irish monk evangelist of the s. VI (c.484 - c.578), venerated by the Catholic and Orthodox churches. But the last name is formed by the Italian word "Branda" (bed, cot, spoon, hammock, litter) plus a final "N", typical of the Veneto. It refers to |
Breda | From Breda in Venice |
Breda | From the name of a town near Venice, possibly derived from a Germanic (Lombardic) word meaning "field". |
Bredani | probably locative from breda 'grassy field' |
Brioschi | Derived from the town of Briosco, near Milan. It may be of Lombardic origin. |
Brivio | From the name of the town of Brivio in Lombardy. Supposed it derives from a Celtic word meaning "bridge". |
Brogelli | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brogelli, Brogetti, Brogi, Brogini, Brogio, Brosio | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brogetti | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brogi | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brogini | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brogio | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brosio | From the first name Ambrogio, deriving from the latin name Ambrosius = Immortal |
Brucceleri | Brooklier. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Bruna | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Bruna, Brunazzi, Brunello, Bruneri, Bruni, Bruno, Brunone, Brunori | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Brunazzi | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Brunello | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Bruneri | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Brunetti | Diminutive of BRUNO. |
Bruni | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Bruno | Italian last name which means “Brown”. |
Bruno | Derived from the Italian word used for “brown”, Bruno or Bruni was usually used for a person with brown skin or hair, or someone who characteristically wore brown colored clothing. This name is adapted from the German word “brun” which means dark brown. |
Bruno | Brown |
Bruno | Can be found as the nickname form the Italian word Bruno that means “brown” that refers to a hair color or complexion. |
Bruno | From the Italian word for brown, Bruno was often used as a nickname for a person with brown hair, skin, or clothes. From the German brun, meaning "dark" or "brown." It may also be a habitational surname for individuals who lived in or near a place named Bruno, such as the city of Bruno in Italy's Piedmont region. Bruno is the 11th most common surname in Italy. it is currently most common throughout southern Italy, in the regions of Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicilia. The next part of the |
Bruno | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Bruno | Means "brown" in , a nickname for a person with brown hair or brown clothes. |
Bruno | This name is popularised by films like ‘Bicycle Thieves’ and is adapted by races all over the world. The name means ‘people having brown hair’. |
Brunone | From the German "brun", meaning dark, or "bruun", meaning armor |
Brutto | Ugly. Surnames of Orphans. |
Buccafusca | A nickname meaning "dark mouth" also implying someone who speaks in a mysterious way |
Buccarelli | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Buccarelli, Buccella, Bucchi, Bucci, Bucco, Buccolini | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Buccella | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Bucchi | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Bucci | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Bucco | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Buccolini | Nicknames connected to the Latin root "bucca" meaning mouth |
Buffonacci | Nickname derived from buffone, "clown" |
Buffonacci, Buffone, Buffoni | Nickname derived from buffone, "clown" |
Buffone | Professional clown employed to entertain the king |
Buffone | Nickname derived from buffone, "clown" |
Buffone | Means "jester, joker" in . |
Buffoni | Nickname derived from buffone, "clown" |
Bulgarelli | Diminutive of BULGARI. |
Bulgari | Originally denoted a person who came from Bulgaria, which is named after the Turkic tribe of the Bulgars, itself possibly from a Turkic root meaning "mixed". |
Buonanni | See Bonanni |
Buonanni, Buonanno | See Bonanni |
Buonanno | See Bonanni |
Buonarroti | Good increase |
Buonarroti | From the medieval given name Buonarroto meaning "good increase". This was the surname of the Renaissance painter and sculptor Michelangelo (1475-1564). |
Buono | (Bono) Possible Sicilian surname, typical of the Sicilian commune of Burgio / Aragona (Agrigento) |
Buscharino | locative or descriptive from busco, a variant of bosco 'woods'; hence 'rustic'. |
Bussi | From the place of Bussi, province of Pescara, or Busso, province of Campobasso |
Bussi, Busso | From the place of Bussi, province of Pescara, or Busso, province of Campobasso |
Busso | From the place of Bussi, province of Pescara, or Busso, province of Campobasso |
Busto | From the name of towns in Spain and Italy, derived from Late Latin bustum meaning "ox pasture". |
Buticularo | occupational, 'butler', from Latin buticularius [5]. McKee has buticlarius and butiglarius. |
Buttari | See Buttaro. |
Buttari | See Buttaro |
Cacciatore | Hunters |
Cacciatore, Cacciatori | From the job of "hunter" |
Caffa | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Agrigento (Agrigento) |
Cagnazzi | bitches. Surnames of Orphans. |
Caiazzo | From the city of Caiazzo, near Naples |
Caiazzo | From the name of a city near Naples, originally Caiatia in Latin, a derivative of the given name CAIUS. |
Caito | Leader, official, judge |
Caito | Occupational name from Sicilian càjitu "official, leader", ultimately from Arabic ???? (qadi) "judge". |
Caivano | From the name of the town of Caivano near Naples, derived from Latin Calvianum, derived from the Roman cognomen CALVUS. |
Calabrese | Originally given to a person who came from the region of Calabria in southern Italy. |
Calabrese, Calabresi, Calabro | Originary of the region of Calabria |
Calasso | From the pre-Latin word "cala" = steep side of the mountain, that gave the name to many localities |
Calcagno | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento) |
Caldararo, Calderara | From the job of the "calderaro", craftsman making pots |
Calderario | occupational, 'cauldron-maker'. McKee has Calderero. |
Caleffi, Califfa | From the Arab word "halaf" from which derives "caliph" |
Calligaris | Shoemaker |
Calligaris | From Late Latin caligarius meaning "shoemaker". |
Calo | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Agrigento / Palma di Montechiaro (Agrigento) Messina (Messina) |
Camaioni | Possibly originary from the town of Camaioni, province of Florence |
Cambise, Cambisi | From the first name Cambise |
Camilli, Camillo | From the first name Camillo; name given by the Romans to the young men that started the novitiatus |
Caminitti | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Partinico (Palermo) |
Campana | Occupational name from Late Latin campana meaning "bell", ultimately derived from the region of Campania, where bells were produced. |
Campana, Campanelli | As a nickname from campana, "bell", or from a place called Campana (a municipality in the province of Cosenza) |
Campetti, Campisano, Campitelli, Campitello | From the word "campo, campus" = field |
Campli, Camplone, Camploni, Campoini, Campoli, Campolo, Camponi | To indicate people coming from the town of Campli, province of Teamo. The word derives from "campo, campus" = field |
Campo | Means "field" in Spanish and . |
Canadeo | Kennedy. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Canal | locative, 'from the canal'. The second most common surname in Venice. |
Cancharello | occupational, 'chancellor'. McKee has cancellarius and Çancarolo, Çancharole. |
Cancian | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Canciani | Many surnames derived from the names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Candeago | The Italian surname CANDEAGO could derive from a place name that has now |
Candelora, Candelori, Candeloro | Connected to the "candela" (candle) as an ancient profession as maker of candles, or a nickname |
Candia | This Italian surname could derive from a place name that has now disappeared. Indeed, Candia, was the ancient name of the Greek island of Crete and also the ancient name of the Cretan city of Heraklion. Crete was under Venetian rule at the time of the formation of the surname and could have been applied to a fugitive from that island. The name comes from the Arabic 'qandi' = sugar, transferred to Crete because the Arabs had established there a sugar refinery, before the occupation of the Veneti |
Candiago | The Italian surname CANDIAGO could derive from a place name that has now |
Cannarsa | A nickname meaning "dry throat" jokingly given to someone who drinks excessively |
Cantagalli, Cantagallo | From the name of a place (a municipality in the Province of Prato) or a nickname from the expression "singing roaster" |
Canti | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Santa Mergherita di Belice (Agrigento) Racalmuto / Cianciana / Palma di Montechiaro. |
Cantini | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Naro (Agrigento) |
Cantoni | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Prizzi (Palermo) |
Cantu | From the town near Como, Lombardy |
Cantù | From Cantù, an town located in Lombardy, itself of uncertain origin. |
Canziano | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Canziano | Many surnames derived from the names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such as Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from whom the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Capanna, Capannole, Capannoli, Capannolo, Capannule | A nickname from the word meaning "hut, cabin" |
Capello | Someone who made or wore cloaks |
Capello | Trickster |
Capello | occupational, for a hat-maker. |
Capello | From Late Latin cappa meaning "cloak, cape, hood". This was a name for one who made or wore cloaks. Nickname for a thin person, from capello meaning "a hair", ultimately derived |
Capitani | Occupational name meaning "captain" in , ultimately from Latin caput "head". |
Capone | This name is perfect for headstrong people. It means someone who is ‘arrogant’ or ‘large-headed’. |
Caporale, Caporali | From a medieval profession, the caporale was a head directing and recruiting farm-laborers |
Cappella, Cappelletti | A nickname from the word meaning "chapel" |
Cappello | from hat |
Capra, Caprile, Caprioni, Capriotti | A nickname from the animal "capra" (goat) |
Capuana, Capuanella, Capuanello, Capuani | Originary of Capua |
Capuzza, Capuzzi, Capuzzo | A nickname from the word capo meaning "head" or "boss" |
Caraceni | From the name of an ancient Italic population |
Caramanici, Caramanico | From the place of Caramanico |
Carbone | Italian for a person with dark features a name that means “Coal”. |
Carbone | Italian usage from a nickname for a person with dark features, a name that means “coal.” |
Carbone | From a nickname for a person with dark features, from carbone meaning "coal". |
Carbone | This typical Italian surname is another occupational name borne by the ‘coal miners’. The name means ‘coal’ or ‘charcoal’. |
Carboni | Variant of CARBONE. |
Cardarella, Cardarelli, Cardarello, Cardella, Cardelli, Cardello, Cardini, Cardone | Possibly derived from the verb "cardare", meaning treating wool. Possibly a diminutive of Riccardo, first name Rikhard or from the ancient French name Richard |
Carducci | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Campobello di Licata (Agrigento) |
Carella | Typical name of the Sicilian commune of Leonforte (Enna) |
Caresini | There is a place Caresana in Piedmont, but it is not obviously the source of this surname. |
Carideo | Originally denoted someone from San Pietro di Caridà, a town in Calabria. The town's name may be derived from Greek ????? (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". |
Carlevaro | Northern variant of CARNEVALE. |
Carli, Carlomagno, Carlucci | From the first name Carlo |
Carmine | From the first name Carmine |
Carmona | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Campo Bello di Licata (Agrigento) |
Carnevale | From an nickname meaning "carnival", perhaps given to a festive person. |
Carnevale, Carnevali | Possibly a nickname from the Latin festival of Carnival |
Caro | Beloved |
Caro | (Di) Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Favara (Agrigento) |
Caro | From Spanish and caro meaning "beloved". |
Carofalo, Carofano | From the name and nickname Garofalo; also name of the carnation flower |
Carosella, Caroselli, Carosello | From the "carosello", kind of medieval representation, and used as a nickname |
Carota, Carote, Caroti | Originally a nickname possibly referring to the color of the hair (carrot) |
Carrano | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Agrigento (Agrigento) |
Carrara | locative, from a village near Padua. The surname was borne by the lords of Padua in the 14th century. |
Carrara | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Carrara | From the name of a city in Tuscany famous for its marble quarries. It is probably derived from Late Latin quadreria meaning "quarry". |
Carriere | Wagon driver |
Carriere, Carrieri, Carriero | From the job of carriere, wagon driver |
Carriero | Wagon driver |
Carro | Surname typical of the Sicilian commune of Licata (Agrigento); Lunima (Messina) Partinico (Palermo) |
Caruselli, Carusello | See Carosello |
Caruso | Shop boy |
Caruso | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Partinico (Palermo) |
Caruso | Derived from the sicialiano noun "carusu", derived from the verb "accarusare" which means "to snatch" or "prune trees to the trunk". This applies to a "child", "inexperienced child". Other derived surnames: Carusi, Carusio, Carosi, Carosio, Carusello, Caruselli, Carosello, Caroselli, Carosiello, Carosielli, Carusono, Carosone. |
Caruso | Means "close-cropped hair" in , also having the secondary sense "boy, yound man". |
Casale | cognate of CASAL. |
Casaletto, Casali, Casalino | From the Latin casalis, meaning small village in the countryside |
Casaro, Casari, Cassano, Cassiano, Cassiani, Cassanelli And Variations | From the job casearius, cheese maker |
Cassano | Indicated a person from any of the various towns named Cassano in Italy. |
Castagna, Castagni, Castagnoli, Castagnone, Castagnaro, Castagneri, Castagneto, Castagnetti | Possibly a nickname from the word castagna meaning "chestnut" |
Castaldi, Castaldini | From the Lombard "gastaldo", a kind of countdom |
Castellana | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Favara (Agrigento) |
Castellani, Castellano | Many ethimologies are possible: someone who lived in a castle, or coming from a place called Castelli, Castello etc |
Castellano | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Aragona (Agrigento) |
Castello | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Bivona (Agrigento) |
Castiglia | Costello. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Castro | One who lives near a castle |
Catalano | From the Spanish region Catalonia |
Catalano | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Caltanissetta (Caltanissetta) |
Catani | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Naro (Agrigento) |
Catapano | It may derive from the Byzantine term Catapanus or Catepanus, used to indicate a superintendent of a province of the Empire, a guard of service to the control of some territories. Catapano (or Catepano) of ???? (katà) and ?????? (epànos) (Italian: "the one that is above") or, according to a no less authorized hypothesis, of the Persian kadb?n (pater familias) is the term used initially to indicate a high official. The catapano was a Byzantine officer who was above the strategists in the military |
Cattaneo | Variant of CAPITANI used in Lombardy. |
Cattaneo | This Italian surname meaning ‘captain’. This family name is derived from a family that captained a group of ships in the Medieval ages. |
Cavalcante | To ride |
Cavalcante | Derived from cavalcare "to ride". |
Cavallari | From the job of horse breeder |
Cavallo | Horse |
Cavallo | Means "horse" in , an cccupational name for a horseman. |
Cavallo, Cavalloni | Possibly a nickname from the word "cavallo", meaning "horse" |
Cecamore | A nickname meaning "blind love" |
Cecco | From the first name Cecco, short name for Francesco = Francis. |
Centofante, Centofanti | A nickname of medieval origin, meaning "one hundred pedestrian soldiers" |
Cenzi, Cenzo | From the first name Censo, short name for Vincenzo = Vincent. This name comes from latin "Vincentius" = the winner |
Cerasa, Cerasani, Ceraso, Cerasola | A nickname from the dialect word "cerasa" meaning "cherry" |
Cerra, Cerretelli, Cerreti, Cerreto, Cerretti, Cerri, Cerrina, Cerrino, Cerrio, Cerrione, Cerrone, Cerroni | From "cerro" meaning steep rock, used in many names of places |
Cesari | From the latin first name "Cesare" = Caesar |
Cestaro | Chester. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Cetrulla, Cetrulli, Cetrullo | Originally a nickname meaning "simple minded person" |
Chavalerio | occupational or descriptive, 'knight, horseman' |
Cherubina, Cherubini, Cherubino | From the first name Cherubino |
Chiacchiarette, Chiacchiari | From the "chiacchiere" (chatting) possibly as a nickname |
Chianelli | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Castrofilippo (Agrigento) |
Chiapella | Chiapella originates in Cuneo. It could derive from the place name (place name) Chiappero, a frazione from the commune of Envie. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapperi, Chiapperino |
Chiapelli | Chiappelli is typical of the area of ??the Apennines between Modena and Pistoia. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapperi, Chiapperino |
Chiappa | Chiappa is very frequent in the province of Ancona. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapperi, Chiapperino |
Chiappella | Chiappella is present in two important 'spots' in Salerno and Liguria. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapperi, Chiapperino |
Chiappellini | Chiappellini is typical of the Milanese (the province of Milan and surroundings). The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting . The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapperi, Chiapperino |
Chiapperi | Chiapperi is a rare surname and is found in isolated points of Genoa, Piacenza, Terni, Rome, but the main group is in the area between Bari, Terlizzi, Bittonto and Molfeta. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or from the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiapp |
Chiapperino | Chiapperino is a surname that excludes the area between Bari, Terlizzi, Bittonto and Molfeta. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapperi, Chiapperino |
Chiappero | Last name prevalent in Piemonte, mainly in the provinces of Torino and Cuneo, could derive from the place name (place name) Chiappero, a frazione of the commune of Envie. The origin of this surname (and place name) would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiap |
Chiappini | Chiappini is very common in Central and Northern Italy. It could derive from the place name (place name) Chiappero, a frazione from the commune of Envie. The origin of this surname would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave rise to variants of the surname such as: Chiappero, Chiappella, Chiapella, Chiappelli, Chiappa, Chiappa. Chiapellino, Chiapper |
Chiappino | Chiappino is specific to the province of Alessandria and neighboring Genova. It could derive from the place name (place name) Chiappero, a frazione from the commune of Envie. The origin of this surname (and place name) would be in the nicknames derived from the German word 'klappa' (trap) or the Latin word 'clapare' (capture), related to hunting. Remember that a group of Ligurian communes were assigned to the province of Alessandria. The addition of suffixes, so common in Italian surnames, gave |
Chiavaroli | From the job of key maker |
Chimenti, Chimienti | From the first name Clemente, deriving from the latin word "clemens" = clement, indulgent |
Chiodelli, Chiodi, Chiodini, Chiodo, Chiodoni | From the Italian word "chiodo" meaning "nail" in connection to a job (carpenter or blacksmith) or referring to excessive thinness |
Chiorri, Chiorrini | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving from the juish name Melkior, composed by "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Chiumenti | From the first name Clemente, deriving from the latin word "clemens" = clement, indulgent |
Chodeschino | possibly a descriptive analogous to Cobiancho 'white head' or Codagnello 'sheep's head'. |
Ciana | From first name Luciano |
Ciancio | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Francavilla di Sicilia (Messina) |
Ciaramella | From the musical instrument meaning bagpipes |
Ciarlarielli, Ciarlariello | From the verb "ciarlare" meaning chatting too much |
Ciavatta, Ciavattella | From a dialect word meaning "slippers" possibly connected to a job (cobbler) or as a nickname for someone dressed very casually |
Ciccarelli, Ciccarese, Cicchello, Cicchetto, Cicchi, Cicchinello, Cicchini, Cicchito, Cicconi, Ciccotto, Cichelli | From the diminutive name Cicco, a variation of Cecco (Francesco) |
Ciccio | A nickname possibly referring to a fat person |
Ciccotosto | From Cicco and "tosto" (=hard character) |
Cigogna | the surname of the 88th doge. |
Cilibrizzi | Celebrezze. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Cimator | occupational, 'cloth-shearer' [3]. |
Cingolani | From Cingoli, a town in the Marche region of Italy. It is derived from Latin cingo "surround, ring". |
Cino | From the given name Cino, a short form of names ending in cino. |
Cinzio, Cinzo | From the female first name Cinzia; this name derives from the place where Apollus and his sister Artemis (named Cynthus and Cynthia) were born: the Cinto Mountain in the Delus Island |
Cipolletta, Cipolletti, Cipolletto, Cipolli, Cipollone | From "cipolla" (onion) possibly a nickname |
Cipriani | From the given name CIPRIANO. |
Cipriani, Cipriano | Originary of Cyprus |
Cipulli | Cipully. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Cirelli, Cirello, Cirone, Cironi, Cirino | From the first name Ciro |
Cirillo | From the first name Cirillus |
Cirullo, Cirulli | Possibly from Ciro |
Cisternino | From the name of the town of Cisternino, near the city of Bari in southern Italy. |
Ciuffetelli | A nickname from "ciuffo", a band of hair on the forehead |
Ciurco | From the first name Giorgio, deriving from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer |
Clemente, Clementini, Clementoni, Clementucci, Clemenza, Clemenzi | From the first name Clemente, deriving from the latin word "clemens" = clement, indulgent |
Cocca, Cocchi, Cocco | From the first name or nickname Cocco, meaning "egg" or "dear person" |
Coccia | From the word "head" referring as a nickname to someone stubborn or with a big head or with a great intelligence |
Cocco | patronymic, Cocco is a pet form of Francesco via Francescoccio |
Coceancig | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Coceani | Many surnames derived from the names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Coceano | Many surnames derived from the names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Cocianni | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Canziano, martyr of Aquileia, from which the names Cancian, Canciani, Coceancig, Coceani, Coceano, Cocianni derive. |
Coco | Italian from Coccus, a medieval personal name or nickname. Speculations derived the name from many sources. |
Coiro | From cuoio meaning "leather", ultimately from Latin corium. This was an occupational surname for a leather worker or tanner. |
Cola | From the given name NICOLA (1). |
Cola, Colacicco, Colagiovanni, Colaiacovo, Colaianni, Colaiemma, Colaiocco, Colaiuda, Colajanni, Colalillo, Colandrea, Colangelo, Colantonio, Colantuoni, Colapietro, Colasanta, Colasante, Colasanti, Colasanto, Colaucci, Colaussi, Colavita, Colavito, Colella, Coletta, Coletti | From the first name Cola, short name for Nicola, and all its compounds |
Colombella, Colombelli, Colombi, Colombina, Colombini, Colombino, Colombo, Columbo, Colombi, Colomba, Columbo, Colombro, Colombani, Colombari, Colombaro, Colombero, Colombera, Colombatto, Colombati. | From the word "colomba" (= pigeon). Colombo is the most common surname in Lombardy, where it seems to derive from the painting of a dove on the walls of churches where infants were abandoned. |
Colonna, Colonnese | From the word "column", also a very ancient Roman family |
Colucci | From Cola, diminutive of Nicola |
Como | From the given name GIACOMO. From the name of the city of Como in Lombardy, the rival city of Milan during the Middle Ages. Its name may come from a Celtic root meaning "valley". |
Compagna, Compagni, Compagnini, Compagno, Compagnoni, Compagnucci | From a word meaning companion |
Conforte | Comforted. Surnames of Orphans. |
Confortola | From the old given name Conforto meaning "comfort". |
Connestabile, Contestabile, Contestabili | Meaning constable, was a medieval title of honor similar to minister |
Consorte, Consorti | From a Latin word meaning "associate" |
Contarini | locative, from Contarina, 25 miles S of Venice. |
Conte | This popular Italian surname is one of the rich names given to those who used to work for the count. The name means ‘companion’. |
Conte, Conti, Contiello | From the word "conte", meaning count, as someone probably working for the count. |
Conti | Italian last name which means “Order” or “Control”. |
Conti | Recorded in the spelling of Comte, is of Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese origins. It means “order” or “control.” |
Conti | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Mineo (Catania) |
Conti | From the noble title conte meaning "count", derived from Latin comes. It denoted a person who worked for a count or, in rare cases, was a count. |
Copello | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Agrigento (Agrigento) |
Coppola | Coppola is another famous Italian last name that means ‘beret maker’. It implies the makers of little round hats called berets. |
Cordesco, Cordisco | Possibly connected to sheep raising, being the "cordesco" a kind of lamb |
Corna | Derived from the names of places in northern Italy, especially Lombardy, from a word which means "crag, cliff" in the Lombard dialect. |
Cornacchia, Cornacchione, Cornacchioni | From the bird "raven" possibly a nickname for an unpleasant voice |
Corneli, Cornelia, Cornelio | From the first name Cornelio |
Corner | perhaps occupational from corno 'horn'. Judging from McKee's listing, this was a common Venetian surname. She has it also as Cornario. |
Corra', Corradeachi, Corradino, Corrado, Corradone | From the first name Corrado |
Correr | perhaps occupational from a form of corriero 'runner, courier' |
Corsellini, Corsello, Corsetti, Corsini, Corso | Possibly originary of Corsica |
Corti | Court |
Corti | From corte meaning "court, yard". |
Corvetto, Corvi, Corvo | From the word "corvo" meaning raven, as a nickname. |
Cosentino | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Cosenza | From the city of Cosenza. |
Costa, Di Costa | Riverbank/a person who lives near a riverbank |
Costante, Costantini, Costanzi, Costanzo | From the first name Costante and its variations |
Costantini | From the given name COSTANTINO. |
Costanzo | From the given name COSTANZO. |
Cracchiolo | Derived from cracchiola, referring to a chicory-like vegetable. |
Cremaschi | From the name of the city of Crema in Lombardy, northern Italy. |
Cremona | From the city of Cremona, south of Milan, in Lombardy. |
Cremonesi | From the name of the city of Cremona in Lombardy. |
Crescentino, Crescenza, Crescenzo | From the first name Crescenzo, deriving from the latin verb "crescere" = to grow up |
Crespi | Variant of CRESPO. |
Crespo | A person with curly hair |
Crespo | Referred to a person with curly hair, from Latin crispus meaning "curly". |
Crisante, Crisanti, Crisanto | From the first name Grisanto or Crisanto, deriving from the Greek word "Chrysanthos" = gold flower |
Criscio, Crisci | From the first name Crescenzo, deriving from the latin verb "crescere" = to grow up |
Cristofani, Cristofaro, Cristoferi, Cristofoli, Cristofori | From the first name Cristoforo, deriving from the latin "Christoforus" = who carries Christ |
Croce | form of CROSS. |
Croce, Crocetti, Croci, Crociani | In origin a first name given to the people belonging to the Christian religion |
Crocellá | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Caltagirone (Catania); Leonforte (Enna) |
Crocetti | diminutive form of CROCE. |
Crognale, Crognali | From the Latin word "corneolus", the name of cornel plant. |
Crognaleto | Originary of Crognaleto, province of Teramo |
Crosara, Crosato, Crose, Crosetto, Crosio, Cruciato | From Croce, name given to the people belonging to the Christian religion |
Crossa | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Raffadali / Palma di Montechiaro (Agrigento) |
Cucco | Cook. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Cucinotta | Derived from a diminutive of cucina meaning "kitchen". |
Cuocco | cognate of COOK. |
Cuoco | Cook. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Cuoco | cognate of COOK. |
Cuorvo | See Corvo |
Curaba | Surname derived from the Arabic term 'gurab' = corvo = raven. Although it derives from Arabic, this does not mean that the bearers of this surname are of this origin, the research shows that Italian toponymy is deeply traversed by the Arabic language. Even many names or nicknames of Latin and GrGreek origin underwent transformations because of their influence. The word raven as a surname is found throughout Italy, with variants and derivatives since raven in Latin is 'corvus', while in German i |
Curradi, Currado | See Corrado |
Curti, Curto | From the adjective "corto", short; used as a nickname to indicate a short person. |
D’Angelo | This is another beautiful Italian name; it means someone who is ‘angelic’. |
Da Barleto | locative. |
Da Bologna | locative. Bologna is about 90 miles SSW of Venice. |
Da Brabante | locative. Probably based on the province of Brabant in the Low Countries. |
Da Canal | locative, 'from the canal'. The second most common surname in Venice. |
Da Carrara | See Carrara above. |
Da Cernia | locative, probably based on some Slovenian or Croatian placename. De Felice, Cognomi, s.n. Cerne, derives that surname from Slovene {c^}rn or Croat crn or crnac 'black'. |
Da Chioggia | locative, from a seaport on an Island in the Venetian lagoon. |
Da Ferrara | locative. Ferrara is 50 miles SSW of Venice. |
Da Firenze | locative, 'from Florence'. |
Da Forli | locative. Forli is 80 miles S of Venice. |
Da Lucca | locative. Lucca is 40 miles W of Florence |
Da Milano | locative, 'from Milan'. |
Da Molin | locative, 'from the mill' or from a place called Molin |
Da Monte | locative, 'from the hill, mountain'. |
Da Mosto | locative. There is a modern Torre di Mosto near Venice. |
Da Munego | locative. McKee has Munega. |
Da Mutina | locative. Mutina is an older form of Modena, which is in Emilia-Romagna, about 80 miles SW of Venice [Getty Thesaurus] |
Da Negroponte | locative. Negroponte is an Italian name for the island of Evvoia, Greece [Getty Thesaurus] |
Da Padova | locative. Padova or Padua is 30 miles W of Venice. |
Da Parma | locative. Parma is 110 WSW of Venice. |
Da Peraga | locative. There are several places Peregallo, Peragal, etc. in Lombardy, Piedmont, and Liguria. |
Da Polenta | locative. Fucilla mentions such a place. |
Da Raguso | locative. Ragusa is the Italian name for Dubrovnic in Croatia. |
Da Riva | locative, 'from the shore, bank'. There are several Italian places of this name. |
Da Segna | locative. Segna is an Italian name for Senj, Croatia, about 115 ESE of Venice [Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names] |
Da Treviso | locative. Treviso is a city 20 miles NNW of Venice. McKee has Trevisano, Trivisano, Trivixano, Trivisio, Trivixio. |
Da Vale | locative, 'from the valley' |
Da Venzone | locative. Venzone is in Udine, about 60 miles NNE of Venice. |
Da Verona | locative. Verona is 60 miles W of Venice. |
Da Vicenza | locative. Vicenza is 40 miles W of Venice. |
Da Vigonovo | locative. Vigonovo is 10 miles W of Venice. |
D'addario | From the first name Dario = that owns the good. Patronymic surname |
D'addazio | From the first name Dazio, connected to the cult of San Dazio, martyr in Africa. Patronymic surname |
D'agostino | From the imperial adjective "Augustus " = favorite by good patrons. Patronymic surname |
Dal Monte | From the mountains |
Dal Monte | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming from the mountain |
Dal Sol | locative, perhaps 'from the clearing' |
D'alberto | From the first German name Alberto, derived from Adalberto = famous for nobility. Patronymic surname |
D'alessandro | From the first name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular for the Romance (XII cent) about Alexander Magnus. Patronymic surname |
D'alfonsi, D'alfonso | From the first name Alfonso. Patronymic surname |
D'alimonte | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming from the mountain |
Dalle Boccole | locative. Literally 'from the buckles or ear-rings'; possibly for a man who lives near a buckle-maker. |
D'aloise, D'aloisio | From the first name Aloisio (Luigi) from the ancient French name "Loois" o "Luois" derived from the German first name Lodovico. Patronymic surname |
D'alonso, D'alonzo | From the Spanish first name Alonso. Patronymic surname |
D'alvano | Another form: Dalvano. Possible Sicilian surname, typical of the Sicilian commune of Licata (Gigenti) |
D'amato | From the Latin first name Amato = loved by God |
D'ambrosio | From the given name AMBROGIO. |
D'ambrosio | From the first name Ambrogio, derived from the Latin name Ambrosius = Immortal. Patronymic surname |
Damian, Damiani, Damiano | From the first name Damiano. Patronymic surname |
Damiani | patronymic |
Damiani | Derived from the given name DAMIANO. |
D'amico | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Grotte (Agrigento) |
D'amico | From the first name Amico, derived from the Latin word "amicus" = friend. Patronymic surname |
D'amore | A symbol of love |
D'amore | Love. Surnames of Orphans. |
D'amore | From the given name AMORE. |
D'amore, D'amuri | It derives from the nickname given to the illegitimate children: son of the love (figlio dell'amore) |
Dandolo | One instance recorded in the 16th century |
D'andrea | From the first name Andrea, derived from the Greek name Andreas, transformation of the Greek word "aner" = man. Patronymic surname |
D'andreamatteo | Consisting of two first names: Andrea and Matteo. Patronymic surname |
D'angelo | Son of Angelo (Angel) |
D'angelo | Means "son of ANGELO". |
Danielli | Danielli originated in the beautiful and majestic region of Poitou in France. France was notorious for its eccentric kings, but it was revered for its contributions to European art and culture. The surname Danielli originally came from the region of Poitou. It is a topographical name, which is a type of hereditary surname. Topographical surnames were taken from physical features or landmarks that the family lived near. |
D'annunzio | From the first name Annunzio, diminutive of Annunziato that comes from the female name Annunziata. It is a cristian name derived from Maria Santissima Annunziata. Patronymic surname |
Dante, Danti, Dantini: | From the first name Durante, derived from the verb "durare" = to last. Some time is used its abbreviation: "Dante" |
Dantona | This last name probably derives from the Greek name Antionos (Antuonos), which means "born before", being a patronymic that would indicate the children of a man named Antuonos. Other similar surnames: D'Antoni widespread throughout Sicily, with a maximum concentration in Trapani and Palermo. D'Antona is of Sicilian origin, from the area that includes Agrigento, Nisseno and Catanese. D'Antone, very rare, also Sicilian, is typical of Catania and Trapani. Dantona is extremely rare and probably due |
D'antona | This last name probably derives from the Greek name Antionos (Antuonos), which means "born before", being a patronymic that would indicate the children of a man named Antuonos. Other similar surnames: D'Antoni widespread throughout Sicily, with a maximum concentration in Trapani and Palermo. D'Antona is of Sicilian origin, from the area that includes Agrigento, Nisseno and Catanese. D'Antone, very rare, also Sicilian, is typical of Catania and Trapani. Dantona is extremely rare and probably due |
D'antoni | This last name probably derives from the Greek name Antionos (Antuonos), which means "born before", being a patronymic that would indicate the children of a man named Antuonos. Other similar surnames: D'Antoni widespread throughout Sicily, with a maximum concentration in Trapani and Palermo. D'Antona is of Sicilian origin, from the area that includes Agrigento, Nisseno and Catanese. D'Antone, very rare, also Sicilian, is typical of Catania and Trapani. Dantona is extremely rare and probably due |
D'antonio | Means "son of ANTONIO". |
D'antonio | From the first name Antonio |
D'anversa | Connected to the town Anversa degli Abruzzi; it indicates the town of origin |
D'arcangelo | From the first name Arcangelo; it derives from the Greek word "archangelos" = boss of the Angels. Patronymic surname |
Daria, Dariella, Darino | From the first name Dario meaning that has the good. Patronymic surname |
D'armano | patronymic |
D'armi | From the word "arma" = army; to indicate or the head of the family belonging to the army or an armor artisan |
D'artusio | patronymic; Artusio is an Italian form of Arthur |
D'ascanio | From the first name Ascanio; it derives from the name of the father |
D'ascenzo | From the first name Ascenso; it is a name connected to the Christian devotion to the Christ "Ascension". Patronymic surname |
Dati | from you. Surnames of Orphans. |
D'aulerio, D'aulo | From the first name Aulo. Patronymic surname |
D'aurizio | From the first name Auro. Patronymic surname |
D'aversa | Connected to the town Anversa degli Abruzzi; it indicates the town of origin |
Davide | Means “beloved” a common masculine given name of Biblical origin. It refers to King David. |
Dazi | From the first name Dazio, connected to the cult of San Dazio, martyr in Africa. |
De Alexandris | From the first name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular because of the Romance (XII cent.) about Alexander Magnus |
De Alteriis | Changling. Surnames of Orphans. |
De Andreis | From the first name Andrea, derived from the Greek name Andreas, transformation of the Greek word "aner" = man |
De Anesi | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
De Angelis | Italian - Variant of D'ANGELO. |
De Angelis | De Angelis is the 93rd most common surname in Italy, massively disseminated in Lazio (among the most popular in Rome), is a patronymic derived from the father's name Angelo. The particle "de" is synonymous with "the family" or "the descendants of", probably the name of the parent. |
De Angelis | From Angels. Surnames of Orphans. |
De Angelis | Means "son of ANGELO". |
De Bastiani | From the Latin first name Sebastiano or its diminutive Bastiano. Patronymic surname |
De Bellis | From the adjective "bello" = beautiful. Probably was a nickname to identify an hansom man |
De Blasis | From the first name Biagio; it derives from the Greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged |
De Buora | probably patronymic |
De Campo | From a place near Campo |
De Campo | Italian - Locative surname derived from place names called Campo. |
De Campo | Locative surname derived from place names called Campo (meaning "field"). |
De Carolis | From the first name Carlo; diffused after the king Carlo Magno |
De Clemente | From the first name Clemente, derived from the Latin word "clemens" = clement, indulgent. Patronymic surname |
De Costanzi | From the first name Costanzo. Patronymic surname |
De Cristofalo, De Cristofaro | From the first name Cristoforo, derived from the Latin "Christoforus" = who has Christ. Patronymic surname |
De Domenico, De Dominicis | From the first name Domenico, derived from the Latin word "dominus" = lord. Patronymic surname |
De Dona, De Donato | From the first name Donato. Patronymic surname |
De Fabritiis | From the first name Fabrizio, derived from the Latin word "faber" = blacksmith, craftman. Patronymic surname |
De Felice | Italian - Means "son of FELICE". |
De Felice | Means "son of FELICE". |
De Felice | From the first name Felice, derived from Latin "felix" = happy. Patronymic surname |
De Feo, De Feudis | From the first name Feo, short name for Maffeo derived from Matteo. Patronymic surname |
De Filippis | Italian - Means "son of FILIPPO". |
De Filippis | Means "son of FILIPPO". |
De Filippis | From the first name Filippo. Patronymic surname |
De Fiore | Italian - Variant of FIORE |
De Fiore | Means "son of FIORE". |
De Flaviiis | From the first name Flavio, derived from the Roman family name Flavius that comes from the Latin adjective "flavus" = blond |
De Francesco | From the first name Francesco, derived from the Latin word "franciscus" = inhabitant of France. Patronymic surname |
De Giorgi, De Giorgio, De Giorgis | From the first name Giorgio, derived from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer. Patronymic surname |
De Grandi | From the word "grande" = big. It derives from a nickname given to a big person |
De Grassi, Degrassi | From the adjective "grasso" = fat |
De Gregorio | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Piana degli Albanesi (Palermo) |
De Gregorio | From the first name Gregorio, derived from the Greek verb "ghregorein" = to be smart, intelligent. Patronymic surname |
De Iuliis | From the Latin first name Iulius, derived from "Iovis" = sacred to Iuppiter. Patronymic surname |
De Laurentiis | From the first name Lorenzo. Patronymic surname |
De Laurentis | Italian - Means "son of Laurentius (LORENZO)". |
De Laurentis | Means "son of LORENZO", a Latinized form of the given name. |
De Lelli, De Lellis, De Lello | From the first name Lello, diminutive of many names ending in -ello: Angiolello, Brunello, Raffaello etc |
De Leonardi, De Leonardis | From the first name Leonardo. Patronymic surname |
De Lorenzo | Means "son of LORENZO". |
De Luca | Means “son of Luca” is the Italian version of Luke the Greek meaning of “from Lucania.” |
De Luca | Deluca, or De Luca, is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Luca." The given name Luca is the Italian version of Luke, from the Greek name Loukas meaning "from Lucania," an ancient district of southern Italy. This area is primarily encompassed today by the modern region of the Basilicata. Alternate Surname Spellings: DI LUCA, DILUCA, LUCA, DE LUCA, DELUCCA |
De Luca | Italian - Patronymic surname derived from the given name LUCA (1). |
De Luca | Means "son of LUCA (1)". |
De Luca | From the first name Luca; derives from the name of the father |
De Marchi | From the first name Marco. Patronymic surname |
De Marinis | From the first name Marino. Derived from the Latin adjective "marinus" = of the ocean, who lives and works there |
De Martini, De Martino | From the first name Martino. Patronymic surname |
De Matteis, De Mattia | From the first name Matteo or Mattia. Patronymic surname |
De Mezzo | probably patronymic, perhaps from a pet form of a name like Bartolomeo via Meo [De Felice Cognomi s.n. Meo] |
De Micheli, De Michelis | From the first name Michele, derived from the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful as God. Patronymic surname |
De Nardis | From the Germanic first name Leonardus, Lionardus, Lonardus, Lunardus that started to be used in 500 A.D |
De Niro | You would be surprised that this world-famous Italian name does not mean ‘taxi driver’. It rather means ‘someone with black/dark hair’. |
De Palma | From the palm tree |
De Palma | Italian - Means "from the palm tree". |
De Palma | Means "from the palm tree" in . |
De Palma, De Palmas | From the first name Palma, symbol of peace or from a name of a place |
De Paulis | From the first name Paolo, derived from the Latin adjective "paulus" = small, young. Patronymic surname |
De Rege | The king |
De Rege | Italian - From a nickname re that is "king". |
De Rege (Rare) | variant of REY (1). |
De Roggero, De Ruggero | From the first name Ruggiero, diffused in South Italy after the kingdom of the Normans. It comes from the first name Hrodger, consisting of "hroth" = glory and "gaira-" = lance |
De Russi | From the nickname "rosso" = red, to indicate someone who has red hair |
De Salvo | Saved by earth |
De Sanctis | From the first name Santo, derived from the Latin "sanctus" = sacred |
De Santis | Italian - From the old Latin given name Sanctus (see the Italian given name SANTO) |
De Santis | Variant of SANTO. |
De Simone | From the first name Simone, derived from the Hebrew name "Sim'on", from the verb "sama" = to listen. Patronymic surname |
De Vecchi | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate an old person |
De Vincentiis, De Vincenzo | From the first name Vincenzo, derived from the Latin "vincens" = the winner. Patronymic surname |
De Vitis | Italian - Means "son of VITO", a Latinized form. |
De Vitis | Means "son of VITO", using a Latinized form of the given name. |
De Vito | Means "son of VITO". |
D'egidio | Meaning descendants of Egidio |
Degli Espositi | From the Latin "expositus", used for infants abandoned by parents |
Degli Sposti | Degli Sposti: variant of Esposito, surname given to abandoned children. See Esposito. |
Dei | (OF GOD). Latin Biblical or Theoporic last name. Expresses belonging to the doctrine of Christ, belief in his word, consistent with verses of the Bible that encourage acceptance of his truth. It is Latin word. It is in the Latin name of the Catholic institution Opus Dei, Work of God. |
Del Carmine | From the first name Carmine |
Del Conte | From the medieval noble title "Conte" = Count. Sometimes also to indicate a person that may work for the Count |
Del Duca | From the medieval noble title "Duca" = Duke. Sometimes also to indicate a person that may work for the Duke |
Del Fante | From the medieval word "fante" = infant, boy |
Del Frate | From the word "frate", diminutive of "fratello" = brother, friar. To indicate the people that lived or worked in a convent |
Del Gaudio | of Grace & Goodness. Surnames of Orphans. |
Del Gesso | From the name of a place where there is a lot of gypsum: Gessopalena, province of Chieti |
Del Grande | From the word "grande" = big. It derives from a nickname given to a big or a fat person |
Del Greco | From the adjective Greek, to indicate someone from Greece or even a smart person |
Del Grosso | From the adjective "grosso" = fat, big |
Del Lungo | From the nickname "longo, lungo" given to someone tall and thin |
Del Monaco | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived from the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Del Monte | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming from the mountain |
Del Monte | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming from the mountain, or from a place whose name begins with "Monte". |
Del Papa | From the word "papa" that has, according the local traditions, different meanings = father, bishop, priest |
Del Popolo | of the people. Surnames of Orphans. |
Del Prete | From the word "prete" = priest, derived from the Greek "presbyteros" = oldest |
Del Rosso | From the nickname "rosso" = red, to indicate someone who has red hair |
Del Signore | From the word "signore" = mister, princeps, someone important. Derived from the Latin "senior" = old |
Del Vecchio | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate an old person |
Delfino | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Racamulto / Agrigento (Agrigento) |
D'elia | From the first name Elia, derived from the Hebrew "Eliyah" = God is Yahvè. Patronymic surname |
Dell 'Amore | from Love. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Casagrande | of the Hospital/Orphanage. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Cava | locative, 'from the quarry'. |
Della Donna | From a Lady. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Femmina | from a Female. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Fortuna | from Luck. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Gioia | From Joy. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Lena | From the female first name Lena, diminutive of Maddalena. Derived from the first name of the mother, the father is unknown |
Della Monaca | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived from the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Della Nella | From the first name Nella, nickname of the names ending in "nella", ej: Antonella, Donatella; derived from the first name of the mother, the father is unknown |
Della Penna | From the nickname given to someone that works as a writer. Also from the word "penna" meaning pick, rock: there are many names of places that include this word |
Della Rossa | From the nickname "rosso" = red, to indicate someone who has red hair |
Della Rovere | From Rovere, to indicate a place with oaks |
Della Scalla | locative, 'from the staircase or terrace'. The surname of the rulers of Verona through most of the 14th century. |
Della Stella | From a Star. Surnames of Orphans. |
Della Vecchia | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate an old person |
Della Zorzu | From the first name Giorgio, derived from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer |
Dell'amore | It derives from the nickname given to the illegitimate children: son of the love (figlio dell'amore) |
Delle Donne | From the word "donna", derived from the Latin "domina" = lady. Sometimes used also as a noble title |
Delle Grazie | From the first name "Grazia" = Grace |
Dell'elce | From the poetic word "elce" that means "leccio" = holm oak |
Dello Iavoco | From the first name Giacomo, Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God protected. Patronymic surname |
Dell'orfano | the Orphan. Surnames of Orphans. |
Dell'orso | From the word "orso" = bear, used also as a nickname to indicate a strong person |
D'emilio | From the first name Emilio. Patronymic surname |
Deodati, Deodato | From the first name Diodato or Deodato, derived from the Latin "Adeodatus" = given by God |
D'eramo, D'erasmo | From the first name of Eramo or Erasmo; it derives from the Greek word "eros" = love |
D'ercole | From the Latin first name Hercules or Herculanus (sacred to Hercules). It could be a nickname for a strong man. Patronymic surname |
Derosa | It began as a personal name before it was adopted as a surname, it means “rose.” |
Desantis | Italian last name which means “Holy”. |
Desantis | It was based on the first name of a forefather, in this case is derived from the word “sanctus” that means “holy.” |
Desiderato | patronymic |
D'este | locative 'from Este'. The name of an important Venetian family. |
D'ettorre | From the first name Ettore of Greek origin. Patronymic surname |
D'eugenio | From the first name Eugenio, of Greek origin = noble. Patronymic surname. |
DeVille | It is another cool Italian name that means ‘a villa’ or ‘a village’. Some also say that the name means ‘the settlement of God’. |
Di Antonio | Italian - Variant of D'ANTONIO. |
Di Antonio | Variant of D'ANTONIO. |
Di Attilio | From the first name Attilio. Patronymic surname |
Di Bacco | From the Latin first name "Bacchus", god of the wine. Probably to indicate someone that worked in a vineyard |
Di Bartolomeo | From the first name Bartolomeo. Patronymic surname |
Di Bella, Di Bello | From the adjective "bello" = beautiful. Probably was a nickname to identify an hansom man |
Di Bernardo | From the first name Bernardo, derived from "bera" = bear and "hardhu" = strong. Patronymic surname |
Di Biase | From the first name Biagio; it derives from the Greek word "blaisos" = to be bow-legged. Patronymic surname |
Di Bonaventura | From the first name Bonaventura, good wishes name. Patronymic surname |
Di Camillo | From the first name Camillo; name given by the Romans to the young men that started the novitiate. Patronymic surname |
Di Campli | To indicate people coming from the town of Campli, province of Teramo. The word derives from "campo, campus" = country |
Di Caprio | From the island of Capri, near Naples |
Di Caprio | Italian - From the name of the island of Capri near Naples. |
Di Caprio | From the name of the island of Capri near Naples, itself possibly derived from Latin capra meaning "goat" or Greek ?????? (kapros) meaning "wild boar". |
Di Caprio | This name doesn’t need introduction thanks to its world-famous bearer. It is derived from the Latin word ‘Capra’, meaning ‘goat’. The name defines the residents of the island ‘Capri’. |
Di Capua | From the name of the town of Capua |
Di Carlo | From the first name Carlo; diffused after the king Carlo Magno. Patronymic surname |
Di Cecco | From the first name Cecco, abbreviation of Francesco = Francis. The name indicated people belonging to the population of Francs. Patronymic surname |
Di Censo, Di Cenzo | From the first name Censo, abbreviation of Vincenzo = Vincent. This name comes from Latin "Vincentius" = the winner. Patronymic surname |
Di Cesare | From the Latin first name "Cesare" = Caesar. Patronymic surname |
Di Ciano | From first name Ciano, abbreviation of Luciano; it belongs to the patronymic surnames = derived from the name of the father |
Di Cintia, Di Cintio, Di Cinzo | From the female first name Cinzia; this name derives from the place where Apollo and his sister Artemide (named Cynthus and Cynthia) were born: the Cinto Mountain of Delo Island |
Di Clemente | From the first name Clemente, deriving from the Latin word "clemens" = clement, indulgent. Patronymic surname |
Di Cola | From the first name Cola, abbreviation of Nicola. Patronymic surname |
Di Corrado | Courageous person/one who can take decisions in crisis |
Di Corrado | From the first Corrado of German origin, meaning "courageous to take decisions". Patronymic surname |
Di Costanzi | From the first name Costanzo. Patronymic surname |
Di Crescenzo, Di Crescienzio, Di Crisci, Di Criscio | From the first name Crescenzo, derived from the Latin verb "crescere" = to grow up. Patronymic surname |
Di Cristoforo | From the first name Cristoforo, derived from the Latin "Christoforus" = who has Christ. Surname from the name of the father |
Di Domenica, Di Domenico | From the first name Domenico, derived from the Latin word "dominus" = lord. Patronymic surname |
Di Domizio | Form the Latin first name Domizio; it derives from the name of the father |
Di Donato | From the first name Donato. Patronymic surname |
Di Donno | From the word "donno", derived from the Latin "dominus" = sir. Sometimes used also as a noble title |
Di Emiddio, Di Emidio | From the first name Emidio. Patronymic surname |
Di Fabio | From the first name Fabio. Patronymic surname |
Di Fabrizio | From the first name Fabrizio, derived from the Latin word "faber" = blacksmith, craftsman. Patronymic surname |
Di Febo | From the first name Febo, derived from the Greek adjective "phoibòs" = shining used for Apollo |
Di Felice | From the first name Felice, derived from the Latin "felix" = happy. Patronymic surname |
Di Feliciantonio | From the first name Feliciantonio. Patronymic surname |
Di Ferdinando | From the first name Ferdinando. Patronymic surname |
Di Fiore | From the word "fiore" = flower. Used as a name of good whishes |
Di Francisci, Di Franco | From the first name Francesco, derived from the Latin word "Franciscus" = inhabitant of France |
Di Giacomo | From the first name Giacomo, Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God has protected. Patronymic surname |
Di Giamberardino | Consisting of two first names Giovanni and Berardino, diminutive of Berardo. Patronymic surname |
Di Giampaolo | Consisting of two first names: Gianni and Paolo; based on the first name Gianni, Giovanni. In the Middle Ages Ianni or Janni. Patronymic surname |
Di Giandomenico | Consisting of two first names: Gianni and Domenico. Based on the first name Gianni. In the Meddle Ages Ianni or Janni. Patronymic surname |
Di Giannantonio | Consisting of the first names Gianni and Antonio. Based on the first name Gianni. In the Middle Ages Ianni or Janni. Patronymic surname |
Di Gioia | From the word "gioia" = happiness. Used also with the meaning of jewel. Sometimes derived from the name of a place, fro the Latin "iovia" = sacred rock. Patronymic surname |
Di Giorgio | From the first name Giorgio, derived from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer. Patronymic surname. Patronymic surname |
Di Giosi, Di Giosia | From the first name Giuseppe, derived from the Hebrew "Yoseph". Patronymic surname |
Di Giovannantonio | Consisting of the first names Giovanni and Antonio. Patronymic surname |
Di Giovanni | From the first name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew "Yohanan", consisting of "Yahwè" = God and "hanan" = to be merciful. Patronymic surname |
Di Girolamo | From the first name Girolamo or Gerolamo, derived from the Greek "Hieronymos", consisting of "ònoma" = name and "hieròs" = sacred. Patronymic surname |
Di Giulio | From the Latin first name Iulius, derived from "Iovis" = sacred to Iuppiter. Patronymic surname |
Di Giuseppe | From the first name Giuseppe, derived from the Hebrew "Yoseph". Patronymic surname |
Di Grazia | From the first name "Grazia" = Grace. |
Di Gregorio | From the first name Gregorio, derived from the Greek verb "ghregorein" = to be smart, intelligent. Patronymic surname |
Di Guglielmo | From the first name Guglielmo, derived from the German name consisting of "wilian" = will and "hëlma-" = helmet. Patronymic surname |
Di Iorio | From the first name Giorgio, derived from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer. Patronymic surname |
Di Ippoliti | From the first name Ippolito, derived from the Greek name "Hippolytos, consisting of "hippos" = horse and "lyein" = to untie. Patronymic surname |
Di Lallo | From the female first name Lalla, nickname for the first names Angela, Italia, Gabriella, Laura |
Di Lello | From the first name Lello, diminutive of many names ending in -ello: Angiolello, Brunello, Raffaello etc. Patronymic surname |
Di Lena | From the female first name Lena, diminutive of Maddalena. Surname derived from the first name of the mother, the father is unknown |
Di Leonardi | From the first name Leonardo. Patronymic surname |
Di Leonardo | patronymic |
Di Loreto | From the name of the town of Loreto, sometimes transformed in a first name and then in a surname |
Di Luca | From the first name Luca. Patronymic surname |
Di Luciano | From first name Luciano; it belongs to the patronimic surnames = derived from the name of the father |
Di Luigi | From the first name Luigi, derived from the ancient German first name "Hlodowing", consisting of "hluda" = famous and "wigaz" = fighter. Patronymic surname |
Di Luzio | From the first name Lucio,derived from the Latin word "lux" = light. Patronymic surname |
Di Maggio | This uncommon Italian surname means ‘the eldest son’. |
Di Maio | From the word "Maggio" = "May" , to indicate someone born in said month, or derived from the Latin "maior" = greater |
Di Marcantonio | Consisting of two first names: Marco and Antonio. Patronymic surname |
Di Marcelli, Di Marcello | From the first name Marcello, diminutive of Marco. Patronymic surname |
Di Marco | From the first name Marco. Patronymic surname |
Di Marcoberardino | Consisting of two first names: Marco and Berardino. Patronymic surname |
Di Maria | From the first name Maria = Mary |
Di Mattei, Di Matteo, Di Mattia | From the first name Matteo, derived from the Hebrew "Mattitya", consisting of Mattat = gift and "Ya" for Yahweh = God of Israel. Patronymic surname |
Di Meo | From the first name Meo, diminutive of Bartolomeo. Patronymic surname |
Di Mercurio | Son of God Mercury |
Di Mercurio | Italian - Means "son of Mercurio", a given name derived from the name of the god MERCURY. |
Di Mercurio | Means "son of MERCURIO". |
Di Michele | From the first name Michele, derived from the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful as God. Patronymic surname |
Di Muzio | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could be also a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo. Patronymic surname. |
Di Napoli | Means "from NAPLES" in . |
Di Nardo | From the Germanic first name Leonardus, Lionardus, Lonardus, Lunardus that started to be used in 500 A.D. Patronymic surname |
Di Nella | From the first name Nella, nickname of the names ending in "nella", ej: Antonella, Donatella; derived from the first name of the mother, the father is unknown |
Di Nello | From the first name Nello, nickname of the names ending in "nello", ex: Antonello, Donatello. Patronymic surname |
Di Nicola | From the first name of Nicola, derived from the Greek name "Nikòlaos", consisting of "nikàn" = to win and "laòs" = population. Patronymic surname |
Di Nicolantonio | Consisting of two first names: Nicola and Antonio. Patronymic surname |
Di Nina, Di Nino | From the first name Nino, used as a nickname for Antonino, Giovannino etc. Patronymic surname |
Di Niro | From the surname Neri, derived from the first name Rinieri, popular form of the Tuscany surname Ranieri |
Di Nunzio | From the first name Annunzio, diminutive of Annunziato that comes from the female name Annunziata. It is a Christian name deriving from Maria Santissima Annunziata. Patronymic surname |
Di Pancrazia, Di Pancrazio | From the first name Pancrazio, derived from the Greek "Pankrates". Patronymic or matronymic surname |
Di Paola, Di Paolo | From the first name Paolo, derived from the Latin word "paulus" = small. Patronymic or matronymic surname |
Di Papa | From the word "papa" that has, according the local traditions, different meanings = father, bishop, priest. Patronymic surname |
Di Pardo | From the surname Pardi, derived from the abbreviation of "Longobardi" = Lombards. Patronymic surname |
Di Pasqua | Means "of Easter" in . |
Di Pasquale | From the first name Pasquale, derived from Pasqua = Easter. Patronymic surname |
Di Persia, Di Persilio, Di Persio | From the first name Persio, derived from a Roman family name "Persius" |
Di Pierantonio, Di Pietrantonio | Consisting of two first names: Pietro and Antonio. Patronymic surname |
Di Pietro | Means "son of PIETRO" in . |
Di Pietro | From the first name Pietro. Patronymic surname |
Di Pigli | perhaps a patronymic based on an occupational. di is normally combined with a given name to create a patronymic. Pigli might derive from a verb that means 'take, catch, seize'. |
Di Pilla | Probably from the word "pillo" = tool to press the ground |
Di Prima, Di Primio, Di Primo | From the first name Primo, derived from the Latin adjective "primus" = first, to indicate the first child born. Patronymic surname |
Di Prinzi, Di Prinzio | From the word "principe" = prince |
Di Profio | From the Greek word "prophetis" = prophet |
Di Rado | From the first name Rado, abbreviation of the first name Corrado. Patronymic surname |
Di Renzo | From the first name Lorenzo. Patronymic surname |
Di Risiero, Di Risio | From the first name Risio, abbreviation of Riziero. It could derive also from Rizzo, Riccio to indicate someone who has curly hair. Other possibilities: corruption of "Oderisio". |
Di Ruggiero | From the first name Ruggiero, diffused in South Italy after the kingdom of the Normans. It comes from the first name Hrodger, consisting of "hroth" = glory and "gaira-" = lance |
Di Sabatino | From the first name Sabato = Saturday, very rare, given to the children born in said day of the week. Patronymic surname |
Di Salvio | Saved by earth |
Di Salvo | Saved by earth |
Di Salvo | From the first name Salvo or Salvio, a good whishes name meaning "saved by the Faith". Patronymic surname |
Di Sante | From the first name Santo. Patronymic surname |
Di Saverio | From the first name Saverio, derived from the Spanish family name "Xavier". Patronymic surname |
Di Scipio, Di Sipio | From the first name Scipione, derived from the Latin word "scipio" = stick, staff. Patronymic surname |
Di Serafino | From the first name Serafino, derived from the Hebrew "Serafim", consisting of "seraf" = to burn. Patronymic surname |
Di Stefano | Means "son of STEFANO". |
Di Stefano | From the first name Stefano, derived from the Greek word "stèphanos" = crown. Patronymic surname |
Di Teodoro | From the first name Teodoro, derived from the Greek name "Theodoros" = gift of God. Patronymic surname |
Di Tillio | From the first name Tillio, diminutive of Attilio. Patronymic surname |
Di Tino | From a first name that ends with "tino": Celestino, Albertino etc. Derived from the name of the father |
Di Tito, Di Tizio | From the first name Tito or Tizio, probably derived from the Latin family name "Titus" of Etruscan origin. Patronymic surname |
Di Tommaso | From the first name Tommaso of Aramaic origin meaning twin. Patronymic surname |
Di Toro | Probably from the town of Toro in Abruzzo, derived from the Latin word "torus" = land rised |
Di Tulio, Di Tullio | From the first name Tullio, derived from the Latin family name "Tullius". Patronymic surname |
Di Ubaldo | From the first name Ubaldo, of German origin meaning bold, smart. Patronymic surname |
Di Venzo, Di Vincenzo | From the first name Vincenzo = Vincent. This name comes from Latin "Vincentius" = the winner. Patronymic surname |
Di Virgilio | From the first name Virgilio. Patronymic surname |
Di Vito | From the first name Vito, derived from the Latin first name "Vitus" or from the Lombard "Wido" derived from "widu" = wood or "wida" = far. Patronymic surname |
Di Zaverio | From the first name Saverio, derived from the Spanish family name "Xavier". Patronymic surname |
Di Zio | From the first name Ignazio. Patronymic surname. |
Diana | Matronímico Surname. It alludes to the name of the mother Diana, contraction of Divine, name of the lunar goddess of the Romans that means "of celestial nature", "divine". |
Diana | From the female first name Diana, derived from the Roman Goddess of the hunt or from a medieval name meaning witch |
D'ignazia | From the female first name Ignazia. Matronymic surname |
D'ignazio | From the first name Ignazio. Patronymic surname |
D'ignoto | from Unknown. Surnames of Orphans. |
Dinapoli | Variant of DI NAPOLI. |
D'incecco | From the first name Cecco, diminutive for Francesco. Patronymic surname |
D'innocenzi | From the first name Innocenzo or derived from the adjective "innocente" = innocent, given to the children of unknown parents |
D'intino, D'intina | From a first name that ends with "tino": Celestino, Albertino etc. Derived from the name of the father or mother |
Diodata | God Diven. Surnames of Orphans. |
Diodati | Diodato is a rare surname, it seems to have roots in the area of Chieti and in the coastal strip of Campania, it is the transformation in surname of the medieval auspicious name "Deodatus", probably the name of the progenitor. In some cases they could be the surnames attributed to abandoned children. The surname Diodati is from the center-south of Italy. |
Diodati, Diodato | From the first name Diodato or Deodato, derived from the Latin "Adeodatus" = given by God |
Diodato | Diodato is a rare surname, it seems to have roots in the area of Chieti and in the coastal strip of Campania, it is the transformation in surname of the medieval auspicious name "Deodatus", probably the name of the progenitor. In some cases they could be the surnames attributed to abandoned children. The surname Diodati is from the center-south of Italy. |
Dioli | Meaning unknown. |
Diotallevi | God Raised You. Surnames of Orphans. |
D'ippolito, D'ippoliti | From the first name Ippolito, derived from the Greek name "Hippolytos, consisting of "hippos" = horse and "lyein" = to untie. Patronymic surname |
Discenza | From the dialect word "discinza" or "descenza" = bad luck, also from the word "discenza" = flu |
Dolce | Last name of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Dolfin | patronymic, from a pet form of some name like Adolfo, Gandolfo, etc. |
D'olivo | Belonging to the olive tree, whose fruit is the olive or olive. It refers to the existence of this species in the place of residence or provenance. Or by extension to the tranquility or serenity that reigns in the place, taking into account that the Olive Branch (Il Ramo d'Olivo) is a symbol of peace. |
Domenica, Domenicatti, Dominichini, Dominigazzo | From the first name Domenico, derived from the Latin word "dominus" = lord |
Domizia, Domiziano | Form the Latin first name Domizio |
Donà | patronymic, from a Venetian form of Donato |
Dona, Donatelli, Donati | From the first name Donato, derived from the Latin adjective "donatus" meaning given by God |
Donado | patronymic, from Donado. |
Donati | From the given name DONATO. |
Donatiello | From the first name Donato; Neaples area |
Donato | From the first name Donato, derived from the Latin adjective "donatus" meaning given by God |
Donato | The origin of this name is the Latin word ‘Donare’ which implies ‘to give’. |
Donna | From the word "donna", derived from the Latin "domina" = lady. Sometimes used also as a noble title |
D'onofrio | Means "son of ONOFRIO". |
D'onofrio | From the first name Onofrio, derived from Egyptian name "Onnophris" = always happy. Patronymic surname |
D'orazio | From the first name Orazio, derived from the Latin Horatius. Patronymic surname |
Doro | patronymic, from a pet form of Teodoro, Isidoro, Polidoro, etc. |
D'orsi | From the word "orso" = bear, used also as a nickname to indicate a strong person |
D'ortona | From the name of the town od Orona. To indicate someone coming from there |
D'ottavio | From the first name Ottavio, derived from the noble family name "Octavia". Name given by the Romans to the 8th child born. Patronymic surname |
D'ovidia, D'ovidio | From the first name Ovidio, derived from the Latin family name "Ovidius", from the word "ovis" = ship. Name given to a shepherd. Patronymic surname |
Dragani, Draghetto, Dragonetti, Dragoni, Dragotti | From the word "drago" = dragon, probably used as a nickname. It could also derive from an aromatic herb called "dragoni or dragoncello" |
Drago | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Drago | From a nickname meaning "dragon" in . |
Drei, Dreoni, Dreossi, Driusso, Driutti, Driuzzi | From the first name Andrea, derived from the Greek name Andreas, transformation of the Greek word "aner" = man |
Ducati, Duchi, Duchini | From the medieval noble title "Duca" = Duke. Sometimes also to indicate a person that may work for the Duke |
Durando, Durante, Duranti | From the first name Durante, derived from the verb "durare" = to last. Some time is used its abbreviation: "Dante" |
Durante | A stubborn person |
Durante | cognate of DURAND. |
D'urbano | From the first name Urbano, derived from the Latin word "urbanus" = citizen. Patronymic surname |
D'uva | From the word "uva" = grape. Probably used as a funny nickname. |
Eanesi | There are several hypotheses about this surname. It could derive from "ànes", dialect name of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). Others believe that it derives from the name of the person John (from the Latin Iohannes, adaptation of the Hebrew name Yohanan, "God had mercy"). The last name is very extended especially in the areas of Pergine, Civezzano, Piné. Variants: ANES, ANESIN, ANESINI, ANNES, ANNESI, ANNESIN, DEANESI, ANESI. |
Edoarda, Edoardo, Eduardo | From the German first name Edoardo = guardian of the property |
Elce, Elci | From the poetic word "elce" that means "leccio" = holm oak |
Elena | Derived from the female popular Greek name “Helen.” |
Elena | Derived from the given name ELENA. |
Elmo | From the first name of Eramo or Erasmo; it derives from the Greek word "eros" = love |
Emidia, Emili, Emiliani | From the first name Emilio. Also to identify someone coming from the Emilia Region |
Emo | patronymic, from a pet form of Ademaro via Ademo |
Endrizzi | It occurs mostly in the Northern Italy, near the alpine region. |
Episcopo | Bishop |
Episcopo | Means "bishop" in , ultimately from Greek ????????? (episkopos). |
Episcopo | From the word "vescovo" = bishop. It derives from the greek "episkopos" |
Equi | From the ancient italic population of Equi, located in the area of Carsoli and Celano |
Eramo | From the first name of Eramo or Erasmo; it derives from the Greek word "eros" = love |
Ercoli, Ercolani, Ercolano, Ercole, Ercoles, Ercolesi, Ercolessi, Ercolino | From the Latin first name Hercules or Herculanus (sacred to Hercules). It could be a nickname for a strong man |
Ermacora | From the Northeastern Italy. Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Ermacora, bishop martyr of Aquileia (Udine), whose name also derives the surnames Macor, Macorig, Macoratti. |
Ermacora | Many surnames derived from the names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Ermacora, bishop martyr of Aquileia (Udine), whose name derives also the surnames Macor, Macorig, Macoratti. |
Ermacora | From the given name ERMACORA. |
Ermo | From the first name of Eramo or Erasmo; it derives from the Greek word "eros" = love |
Espositi | Espositi: variant of Esposito, surname given to abandoned children, common in Rome. See Esposito. |
Esposito | Recorded as Esposito, Esposuto, Esposto, Esposti, Exposi, Espote, Sposito (Italian and sometimes French), and Exposito (Spanish), this is a surname of early Latin (Roman) origins. It derives from the word 'expositus' meaning 'outside' and was a topographical reference either to a person who lived outside of a city, or in a more socialogical sense, it is claimed that it was given as a surname to a foundling, one who was literally found outside. It is said that the surname is the most popular in t |
Esposito | It is a common Italian surname that ranks 4th among the most widespread surnames at Italy. |
Esposito | The common Italian surname Esposito was a last name commonly given to children in Italy (prior to its unification in 1861) who were abandoned or given up for adoption by their parents. The name derives from the Latin expositus, the past participle of the Latin verb exponere, which means "to place outside." The Esposito surname is especially prevalent in the Naples region of Italy. Alternate Surname Spellings: ESPOSTI, ESPOSTO, ESPOSTI, DEGLI ESPOSTI, SPOSITO |
Esposito | The surname Esposito derives from the name "Expositus" given to the abandoned children normally in the front of places of charity (like parishes, monasteries, etc.) The abandonment of the newborn children was a common phenomenon, widely used in some ancient societies. By 1800 the phenomenon of abandoned children took on enormous proportions in Milan and in other European cities accounted for a third of births. The reasons for abandonment were mainly poverty (more than 70% of the population was p |
Esposito | The surname Esposito derives from the name "Expositus" given to children normally abandoned in front of places of charity (such as parishes, monasteries, etc.) The abandonment of newborn children was a common phenomenon, widely used in some ancient societies . By 1800 the phenomenon of abandoned children took on enormous proportions in Milan and in other European cities accounted for a third of births. The reasons for abandonment were mainly poverty (more than 70% of the population was poor), p |
Esposito | Lost. Surnames of Orphans. |
Esposito | Esposito: an Italian surname with a dark history, Esposito means “exposed” and was a slang term for orphans and bastards. In ancient and medieval Italy (and through much of the Western World), it was tradition to leave an unwanted or disabled child in the wilderness, exposed to the elements to live or die on their own. Although this practice was abandoned in favor of orphanages and other means, the name for the unwanted and uncared for stuck: Esposito. |
Esposito | Means "exposed" in and denoted a child who was rescued after being abandoned by its parents. |
Esposito | ‘Castle’ fans might recognise this Italian surname instantly. This popular name originates from the Italian word ‘esposto,’ meaning ‘to expose’. |
Esposito, Esposti | From the Latin "expositus", used for infants abandoned by parents |
Esposti | Esposti: variant of Esposito, surname given to abandoned children, common in the area of ??Milano and Lodi. See Esposito. |
Esposto | Esposto: variant of Esposito, surname given to abandoned children, common in Le Marche, Sicilia and Foggia. See Esposito. |
Esposto | Lost. Surnames of Orphans. |
Esposto | exposed. Surnames of Orphans. |
Esposuto | Lost. Surnames of Orphans. |
Ettora, Ettore, Ettorino, Ettorre | From the first name Ettore of Greek origin |
Evangelista | The Italian form of “Evangelist”. |
Evangelista | The Italian name from Evangelist. |
Evangelista | Means "evangelist" in . |
Evangelista Evangelisti | From the Christian first name Evangelista, to indicate the four writers of the Gospel, who announces the "good news". |
Fabbri | Blacksmith |
Fabbri | From fabbro meaning "blacksmith", ultimately from Latin faber. |
Fabbro | Variant of FABBRI. |
Faber | occupational, 'smith'. Possibly Latin. The Venetian form may have been Fabri, Fabris, Favri, Favro, etc. |
Fabiani, Fabio | From the first name Fabio |
Fabris | From the Latin word "faber" = blacksmith, craftsman. See more info on www.fabris-genealogia.it |
Fabrizi, Fabrizio, Fabrizzi | From the first name Fabrizio, deriving from the Latin word "faber" = blacksmith, craftsman |
Faggi, Faieta | From the word "faggio" = beech. Given to someone that lived nearby a wood or worked in the wood |
Falasca, Falasco | From the dialect word "falasca" = a kind of straw |
Falco | Derived from falco "falcon". The name was used to denote a falconer or a person who resembled a falcon in some way. |
Falco, Falcone | From the first name Falco, derived from "falco" = hawk, used as a nickname |
Falieri | apparently occupational. Marin Falier was doge 1354-55. |
Falone | From a dialect word meaning row of grapes or tomato plants |
Fanelli, Fanello | Probably from the Latin word "fanum" = temple or from a specie of birds that live on the beeches named "fanello" |
Fani' | From the Arab word "faniqah" = bag, measure. Or from the Bizantin "Phanòs" = light, fire |
Fantacci, Fantauzzi, Fantazzi, Fantazzini, Fante, Fanti, Fantinelli. Fantini, Fantolato, Fantolini, Fantoni, Fantozzi, Fantucci, Fantuzzi | From the medieval word "fante" = infant, boy |
Fantini | (RIDERS). Labor Last Name It is plural of "Fantino" (jockey, Jokey), in reference to the one that competes with horses in gallop races. Originated in the Middle Ages in Italy, this sport today remains. The plural "Fantini", literally "Riders", carries the meaning of "Son or Sons of the Rider" or "Family of the Rider". It was common practice to call the plural for this purpose. |
Fanutio | probably patronymic, from a diminutive of Fano or Fanio, pet forms of Stefano, Epifano, or some similar name. |
Faraldo | Unknown |
Faraldo | From a given name, ultimately the Germanic name FARVALD. |
Farina | The Italian word for “Flour”. |
Farina | The Italian word for “flour.” |
Farina | Occupational name for a miller, derived from farina "flour". |
Farina | Farina is another occupational last name in Italy. The name meaning ‘flour’ is mostly given to millers or flour merchants. It is also a perfect name for girls with a pale complexion. |
Farina, Farinaccio, Farinazzo, Farinelli, Farinetti, Farini, Farinola, Farinotti | From the word "farina" = flour. Given to someone that worked as a miller or a baker |
Farro | Derived from the name of a place on Sicily, Italy, derived from Latin far meaning "wheat, spelt". |
Fasano, Fasciani | From the word "fagiano" = pheasant, given to a good hunter or to someone that lived in a place populated by pheasants. It could derive also from "fascia" = a long peace of land, to indicate the place where the family lives |
Fassio | From the first name Fazio, derived from an other first name Bonifacio or Bonifazio already used in the 12th century |
Fatica, Faticato | From the word "fatica" = labor, probably given to someone that worked hard |
Fattore | Land agent on a farm |
Fattore | Means "land agent, bailiff, steward, farmer" in . |
Fattore, Fattorelli, Fattorello, Fattoretti, Fattori, Fattorini | From the word "fattore" = who manages a farm. Derived from the job of the person |
Fattorini | From the word "fattore" = who runs a farm. Derived from the work e person. |
Fausti | It is from the personal name “Fausto.” The Latin for “lucky.” |
Fausti | From the given name FAUSTO. |
Fava | From fava referring to a type of broad bean. |
Favero | Italian last name which means “Craftsman”. |
Favero | Derived from the Latin word faber, means “Craftsman.” |
Favero | Variant of FABBRI. |
Fazio | (Di) Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Partinico (Palermo); Licata / Sambuca (Agrigento) Militello In Val di Catania (Catania) |
Fazio, Fazioli, Fazzini | From the first name Fazio, derived from an other first name Bonifacio or Bonifazio already used in the 12th century |
Febbo, Febo | From the first name Febo, derived from the Greek adjective "phoibòs" = shining used for Apollo |
Federici, Federico, Federigi, Federzoni, Fedrizzi | From the first name Federico, derived from the ancient German name Frithurik, composing of "frithu" = peace, friendship and "rikja" = lord, prince |
Fegatello, Fegatilla, Fegatilli, Fegatillo | From the word "fegato" = liver, given to someone that used to cook the liver or used as a nickname to indicate a brave person |
Fei | From the first name Feo, short name for Maffeo deriving from Matteo |
Felice, Felici, Feliciani, Felicioni | From the word of Latin origin "felice" = happy |
Fella, Felli, Fello | From the medieval adjective "fello" = cruel or also sad, probably used as a nickname |
Fenocchio, Fenoglio, Fenoglietto | From the word "finocchio" = fennel, ancient nicknames to indicate places where the fennel grow up or the job of someone that picks up said vegetable |
Feola, Feoli | From the first name Feo, short name for Maffeo deriving from Matteo |
Fera | From the female Latin adjective "fera" = terrible, cruel, brave |
Ferella, Ferelle, Ferla | From the female Latin adjective "fera" = terrible, cruel, brave |
Fermi | Originally indicated a person from the town of Fermo in the Marche region of Italy, originally called Firmum in Latin meaning "strong, steady, firm". |
Ferrai | From the job "ferraro" = blacksmith |
Ferrante, Ferrantelli, Ferrantello, Ferranti, Ferrantin, Ferrantino | From the ancient adjective "ferrante" = the red or the iron-grey color of the horse |
Ferrara | form of FERREIRA. |
Ferrara, Ferrarese, Ferraresi | From the name of the town of Ferrara |
Ferrari | Italian name which means “Blacksmith”. |
Ferrari | Italian last name which means “Blacksmith”. |
Ferrari | This ancient surname is of pre Christian and Roman origins. Recorded in over seventy spellings from Farrar, Farrah, Pharro and Pharoah, to Ferrara, Ferrari, Varey, Varrow and Ferrarotti, the name derives from the Latin word "ferrum", through in other countries the later French "ferreor" , and the Middle English "Farrier". All originally had the same basic meaning of an iron worker, although over the centuries more specific meanings have been applied. |
Ferrari | Blacksmith |
Ferrari | It means “blacksmith” someone who works in ironm it is the plural form of the last name Ferraro. |
Ferrari | Ferrari is patronymic or plural form of the last name Ferraro, an occupational surname from the Italian word ferraro, meaning "blacksmith" - originally derived from the Latin ferrum meaning "iron." Ferrari is basically the Italian equivalent of the English surname SMITH. Alternate Surname Spellings: FERARI, FERARRI, FERRERO, FIERRO, FARRAR, FERRARA, FARRAH, PHARRO. |
Ferrari | The surname Ferrari derives from the activities related to the trade of a blacksmith ('fabbro' in Italian) which in Latin was called 'faber ferrarus' or from the activities related to the extraction and smelting of iron. The blacksmith was an artisan who enjoyed great consideration in the different Italian regions, his work was essential in countries with agricultural vocation; with the tweezers, the anvil, pliers, hammers and masses, the blacksmith gave form to the iron bars that, red-hot, yiel |
Ferrari | The surname Ferrari derives from the activities related to the trade of a blacksmith ('fabbro' in Italian) which in Latin was called 'faber ferrarus' or from the activities related to the extraction and smelting of iron. The blacksmith was an artisan who enjoyed great consideration in the different Italian regions, his work was essential in countries with agricultural vocation; with the tweezers, the anvil, pliers, hammers and masses, the blacksmith gave form to the iron bars that, red-hot, yie |
Ferrari | Ferrari: the “Smith” of Italian last names, Ferrari is an occupational surname denoting a metalworker or blacksmith. Such occupational last names were common throughout medieval Europe as sort of a verbal business card. |
Ferrari | Occupational name for a metalworker or smith, derived from Latin ferrarius, a derivative of ferrum meaning "iron". |
Ferrari | This Italian occupational last name is an equivalent to the English surname ‘Smith’, both meaning ‘blacksmith.’ The surname has been popularised by the famous race car brand. |
Ferrari, Ferrario, Ferraro, Ferreli, Ferreri, Ferrero | From the job "ferraro" = blacksmith |
Ferrarini | Ferrarini - variant of Ferrari, typical of Emilia Romagna. |
Ferrario | Ferrario - variant of Ferrari, typical of Lombardy. |
Ferraro | Blacksmith |
Ferraro | Ferraro - variant of Ferrari, common throughout Italy |
Ferraro | Variant of FERRARI. |
Ferraroto | Ferraroto - variant of Ferrari, typical Brescia, Vicenza and also Catania |
Ferrazzano | Ferrazzano - Ferrari variant, typical of Foggia |
Ferrero | Blacksmith |
Ferrero | Ferrero - variant of Ferrari, typical typical of Piemonte |
Ferrero | Regional variant of FERRARI. It is typical of the area around Turin. |
Ferretti | Ferretti - Ferrari variant, typical throughout Italy |
Ferriere | Ferriere - Ferrari variant, typical of Bari |
Ferriero | Ferriero - Ferrari variant, typical of Caserta, Naples and Avellino |
Ferrighi | From the first name Federico, derived from the ancient German name Frithurik, composing of "frithu" = peace, friendship and "rikja" = lord, prince |
Ferrigno | Typical surname of the Sicilian municipality of Canicattí (Agrigento) |
Ferro | Typical surname of the Sicilian town of Campobello di Licata (Agrigento) |
Ferro | Means "iron", ultimately from Latin ferrum. This was an occupational name for one who worked with iron. |
Fidanza, Fidanzi, Fidanzo | From the word "fidanza" = faith, trust, guarantee |
Fierro | Variant of FERRO. |
Figliuzzi | Figliuzzi is a Calabrian surname, typical of the communes of Serra San Bruno, province of Vibo Valentia and San Giovanni in Fiore in the Cosenza area. It is also found in Crotone and Rome. It could derive from a hypocoristic form of the medieval name 'Figlio' = son; but in many cases it could be a surname granted by the institutions that received the abandoned children (foundlings). Hypocoristic is a diminutive form of a name. |
Figliuzzi | Figliuzzi is a Calabrese surname, typical of the municipalities of Serra San Bruno, in the province of Vibo Valentia and of San Giovanni in Fiore in the province of Cosenza. It is also located in Crotone and Rome. It could derive from a hypocorical form of the medieval name 'Son' = son; but in many cases it could be a surname granted by the institutions that received the abandoned children (the foundlings). Hypocoria is a diminutive form of a name. |
Filippi | Derived from the given name FILIPPO. |
Filippi, Filippone | From the first name Filippo |
Fini | Derived from given names ending in fino, such as SERAFINO. |
Finocchi, Finocchiaro, Finocchietti, Finocchio | From the word "finocchio" = fennel, ancient nicknames to indicate places where the fennels grow up or the job of someone that picks up said vegetable |
Fiore | Italian last name which means “Flower”. |
Fiore | Flower |
Fiore | Derived from an old Italian giving name that means “flower.” |
Fiore | Derived from the given name FIORE. |
Fiorentino | Typical surname of the Sicilian municipality of Ribera (Agrigento) |
Fiscella | Derived from fiscella, which was a basket used to conserve cheese. The name was probably used to denote a person who made cheese. |
Fisco | A medieval pet from the personal name Francesco. |
Flammia, Flammina, Flammini, Flammino | From the word "fiamma" = flame. Probaly used as a nickname for someone that worked with the fire or to a person with red hair |
Flaviani, Flavii | From the first name Flavio, deriving from the Roman family name Flavius that comes from the Latin adjective "flavus" = blond |
Flora', Fiore, Fiorillo, Fiorito | From the word "fiore" = flower. Used as a name of good whishes |
Flore | FLORE is a typical surname of the island of Sardinia, distributed uniformly throughout the island. FLORES is mainly found in Salento and in western Sicily, in the north of Sardinia, in the Naples area and in the province of Genoa. FLORIS is typical of Sardinia. These surnames could derive from the Latin surname Florens, from the name Florius or from the toponym Florinas (municipality of the province of Sassari, in Sardinia). Ettore Rossoni also thinks that it could be a surname of Spanish origi |
Flores | In Italy, FLORE is a typical surname of the island of Sardinia, distributed uniformly throughout the island. FLORES is mainly found in Salento and in western Sicily, in the north of Sardinia, in the Naples area and in the province of Genoa. FLORIS is typical of Sardinia. These surnames could derive from the Latin surname Florens, from the name Florius or from the toponym Florinas (municipality of the province of Sassari, in Sardinia). Ettore Rossoni also thinks that it could be a surname of Spa |
Floris | FLORE is a typical surname of the island of Sardinia, distributed uniformly throughout the island. FLORES is mainly found in Salento and in western Sicily, in the north of Sardinia, in the Naples area and in the province of Genoa. FLORIS is typical of Sardinia. These surnames could derive from the Latin surname Florens, from the name Florius or from the toponym Florinas (municipality of the province of Sassari, in Sardinia). Ettore Rossoni also thinks that it could be a surname of Spanish origi |
Floris | This is a beautiful Italian surname that means ‘flower blossom’, to bloom’, or ‘to flourish’. |
Foglia | From the word "foglia" = leaf, or derived from the Latin first name "Fullius" |
Fonda | Italian surname. |
Fonda | Of origin, possibly from a place derived from fondo meaning "deep". The family of Henry Fonda (1905-1982) came from the Netherlands, but they were of Genoese origin. |
Fonsato, Fonsatti, Fonzi | From the first name Alfonso |
Fontana | Italian last name which means “Someone who lived near a spring”. |
Fontana | From the fountain |
Fontana | For someone who lived near a spring. |
Fontana | This surname has a musical origin derived from the Latin word ‘Fon’. The name means ‘spring’ and is given to the people who live near a spring. |
Fontana | and Spanish cognate of FONTAINE. |
Forcella | From the Latin word "furca": fork, bifurcation |
Fornarini, Fornaris, Fornaro, Fornarola, Fornarotti, Fornero | From the word "fornaio" = baker |
Forte | (Forti) Typical surname of the Sicilian municipality of Burgio (Agrigento) |
Forte, Forti, Fortini, Fortis, Fortuzzi | From the adjective "forte" = strong |
Fortuna | Luck. Surnames of Orphans. |
Fortunato | From the given name FORTUNATO. |
Foscari | patronymic, from Fosco. Borne by an important Venetian family from the 11th century. |
Foschi | From the Latin name "Fuscus" meaning dark, dark hair. In Calabria and Campania it derives from the name of a place, ej: Fuscaldo (CS) or Fuscoli (NA) |
Fracassa, Fracassetti, Fracassi, Fracasso | From the word "fracasso" = big noise or from the verb "fracassare" = to destroy |
Francescato | Inhabitant of France |
Francescato, Franceschinelli, Franceschi, Franceschini, Francesconi, Francescotti, Franchi, Franci, Francisci, Franza, Franzi | From the Latin word "Franciscus" = inhabitant of France |
Francesco | patronymic |
Francescotti | Inhabitant of France |
Francese | Frenchman |
Franci | Inhabitant of France |
Franco | Cognate of FRANK (1). |
Franzese | From a nickname which indicated a person who came from France. It is typical of the area around Naples. |
Fratangeli, Fratangelo, Frate | From the word "frate", diminutive of "fratello" = brother, friar. To indicate the people that lived or worked in a convent |
Fratta | From the word "fratta"= hedge, to indicate a family that lives near a hedge |
Frentani | From the ancient italic population of the Frentani |
Frigato, Frighi, Frigo, Frizzarin, Frizzera, Frizzi, Frizzotti | From the first name Federico, derived from the ancient German name Frithurik, composing of "frithu" = peace, friendship and "rikja" = lord, prince |
Fumagalli | Derives from a nickname consisting of the verb "fumare" (=smoke) and the noun "gallo" (=chicken), meaning thief of chicken, since smoke made from wet leaves and sulphur was used to prevent chicken from making noise. |
Furlan Slovene | From the name of the region of Friuli, in the northeast of Italy, which is derived from the name of the Roman town of Forum Iulii meaning "forum of Julius". |
Fuscaldo | Most probably a toponimic from a commune in the province of Cosenza, for which two different etymologies were suggested: |
Fusco, Fuschino | From the Latin name "Fuscus" meaning dark, dark hair. It appeared as a "cognomen" already in Roman times: |
Fuscoli | Most probably a toponimic from Fuscoli (originally Fuscolo) near Naples, where remains of ancient Roman villas were found, which may suggest that the place took its name from some Roman family with the Fuscus cognomen. |
Fusilli | From the word "fuso" = spindle. Derived also from the name of a kind of helicoidal pasta. |
Gabriele, Gabrieli, Gabrielli | From the first name Gabriele, derived from the Hebrew "Gabri'el", consisting of "gabar" = to be strong or "gheber"= man and "Elhoim" = God |
Gabrielli | From the given name GABRIELE (1). |
Gaetani | From the first name Gaetano |
Gagliardi | Very strong |
Gagliardi | It is from the Italian adjective gagliardo that means “very strong.” It refers to a person who was recognized to be strong. |
Gagliardi | From gagliardo meaning "strong, vigorous". |
Gagliardi, Gagliardini, Gagliardo, Gagliardone | From the adjective "gagliardo" = strong, brave, courageous |
Galante, Galanti | From the ancient french word "galant" = someone in love or who has fun |
Galasso | From the pre-Latin word "cala" = steep side of the mountain, that gave name to many localities |
Galeffi, Galiffa, Galiffo, Galifi | From the Arab word "halaf" from which "caliph" derives |
Galinarion | occupational or descriptive. Gallinaro is a dialect word for 'chicken'. The final n marks this as a Venetian form. |
Gallo | The popular Italian surname Gallo has several possible origins, including: 1- From the Latin gallus, meaning "cock, rooster," Gallo was often bestowed as a nickname for a proud person, especially one with a "cocky" or vain attitude. It may also have been used to describe someone with other attributes commonly attributed to a rooster, such as a loud voice, snappy dress, or sexual prowess. 2- Gallo may also have originated as a name for someone from France or Gaul (Latin Gallus), or as a habitati |
Gallo | The popular Italian surname originates from the Latin word ‘gallus’, which means ‘rooster’. |
Gallo | Means "rooster", ultimately from Latin gallus. This was a nickname for a proud person. |
Gallo, Galletti, Galli, Gallini, Galloni, Gallucci | Either an ethnic adjective, from the Gauls, a celtic population already present in Italy in Roman times, or a nickname from the animal, to point to an attitude of showing off, being vain, or a lover of too many women. |
Galvagni | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvagnin | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvagnini | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvan | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvani | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvanin | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvanini | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvanino | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Galvano | Derived from Galvan, a typical surname of Veneto and Trentino, with the highest concentration in Vicenza. Galvani is very widespread in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna, Verona and Pesaro. GALVANIN is a very rare surname and it is found in Vicenza. Galvanini also very rare, is specific to the area of ??Verona and towns northwest of this city. Galvano is typically Sicilian, derived from the Italian medieval name Galvanus of which we have examples in Catania, in Castiglione di Sicilia: a writing of 129 |
Gamberini | Some scholars derive this surname from "gambero" (=crab) but a more possible etymology is from the German god "Gambrinus" - also considered the inventor of beer - possibly through a medieval first name Gambrino or Gamberino. |
Ganza | Probably from the feminine medieval given name Allegranza or Alleganza, a derivative of ALLEGRA. It comes from northern Lombardy. |
Garfagnini | From the region in Tuscany near the City of Lucca. |
Garfagnini | Originally denoted one from the region of Garfagnana in Tuscany, Italy, near the historical city of Lucca. |
Gargano | Family from the area of Gargano, Puglia region |
Garin | From the first name Guarino, derived from the German name "Warino", consisting of "warin" = to protect |
Garofalo | From a nickname, from a southern variant of the word garofano meaning "carnation". |
Garofalo, Garofano, Garoffolo, Garofoli, Garofolo | From the name and nickname Garofalo; also name of the carnation flower |
Garzone | possibly patronymic from an augmentative form of Garzia |
Garzoni | possibly patronymic from an augmentative form of Garzia. |
Gasbarro, Gaspari | From the first name Gaspare, derived from an Iranian word meaning shining |
Gaspari | From the given name GASPARE. |
Gatti | Means "cat" in , originally a nickname for an agile person. |
Gatti | Gatti is an Italian surname which originates from the word ‘Gatto’, which means ‘tomcat’. |
Gatti, Gatto, Lo Gatto, Gattini, Gattullo, Gattuso, Gatteschi | From the word gatto = cat, as someone agile, astute like a cat or simply a lover of this animal. |
Gavrilli | From the first name Gabriele, derived from the Hebrew "Gabri'el", consisting of "gabar" = to be strong or "gheber"= man and "Elhoim" = God |
Gelmetti, Gelmi, Gelmini | From the first name Guglielmo, derived from the German name consisting of "wilian" = will and "hëlma-" = helmet |
Gelsomino | jasmine flower. Surnames of Orphans. |
Genovese | Denoted a person from the city of Genoa (Genova in ). |
Genovese | From the name of the town of Genova. To indicate the place the family is originated from |
Gentile | Kind, noble |
Gentile | From a nickname meaning "gentle, kind" in . |
Gentile | Gentile is a very popular Italian surname that originates from the word ‘Gentilis’. The word means ‘from the same stock’. |
Gentile, Gentileschi, Gentili, Gentilini, Gentilotti, Gentilucci | From the adjective gentile = gentle. In origin with the meaning of noble or to indicate someone that belongs to the same family (Latin gens) |
Gerbasi, Gervasi, Gervasio, Gervasoni, Gervasutti | From the French name Gervais |
Germano | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Canicatti (Agrigento) |
Germano | From the given name GERMANO. |
Gessani, Gessaroli, Gessi | From the name of a place where there is a lot of gypsum; ej: Gessopalena, province of Chieti |
Ghielmi | From the first name Guglielmo, derived from the German name consisting of "wilian" = will and "hëlma-" = helmet |
Giacalone, Giacaz, Giaccagli, Giaccaglia, Giaccari, Giacchero, Giacchetti, Giacchi, Giacchin, Giacchini, Giacco, Giaccone, Giacconi, Giachero, Giachetti, Giachi, Giachin, Giachini, Giachino, Giacinto, Giaco, Giacobazzi, Giacobbe, Giacobbi, Giacobelli, Giacobini, Giacobo, Giacobone, Giacoboni, Giacolone, Giacomazzi, Giacomazzo, Giacomelli, Giacomello, Giacometti, Giacomi, Giacomin, Giacomini, Giacomino, Giacomo, Giacomoni, Giacomozzi, Giacomucci, Giacomuzzi, Giacon, Giaconi, Giacopazzi, Giacopelli, Giacopetti, Giacopini, Giacopino, Giacopo, Giacoppo, Giacovani, Giacovazzo, Giacovelli | From the first name Giacomo, Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God has protected |
Giacco | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Aragnona (Agrigento) |
Giammarchi, Giammarco | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Marco |
Giammarinaro, Giammarino | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Marino |
Giampiero, Giampietri, Giampietro | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Piero or Pietro |
Giancaterini, Giancaterino | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Caterino, The name Caterino derives from the female name Caterina, from the Greek adjective "katharos" = puro |
Giancola, Giancoli | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Cola, abbreviation of Nicola |
Giancristofari, Giancristofaro, Giancriatoforo | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Cristofaro or Cristoforo |
Gianella, Gianelli, Gianetti, Gianetto | From the first name Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew meaning merciful God. |
Gianfagna, Gianfagno | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and another name derived from the Latin name "Ofinius" |
Giani, Gianini, Gianino | From the first name Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew meaning "Merciful God". |
Gianmarco | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Marco |
Gianmarinaro, Gianmarino | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Marino |
Giannachi, Giannagi, Giannarelli, Giannassi, Giannazzi, Giannella, Giannelli, Giannerini, Gianneschi, Giannese, Giannesi, Giannetti, Giannetto, Gianni, Gianniello, Giannillo, Giannini, Giannino, Gianniti, Giannitto, Giannola, Giannoli, Giannone, Giannoni, Giannotti, Giannuzzi, Gianoglio, Gianola, Gianoli, Gianolio, Gianotti, Gianuzzi | From the first name Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew meaning "Merciful God" |
Giannino | Derived from the given name GIANNINO. |
Giansante | Consisting of two first names: Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni, and Sante |
Giardini | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Giarratana | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Syracuse |
Giarrizzo, Giarruso | Based on the first name Gianni and Rizzo (curly) or ruso, susso (red) |
Gigante, Giganti, Gigantini, Gigantino | From the word "gigante" = giant. Used as a nickname, given to a tall person |
Gilelmi | From the first name Guglielmo, derived from the German name consisting of "wilian" = will and "hëlma-" = helmet |
Gimondi | Probably derived from the Germanic given name GISMUND. |
Gioia, Gioiella, Gioiosa | From the word "gioia" = happiness. Used also with the meaning of jewel. Sometimes derived from the name of a place, from the Latin "iovia" = sacred rock |
Giordani, Giordano | From the first name Giordano, derived from the name of the Jordan river |
Giordano | The Italian form of the name Jordan, the Giordano surname has its roots in "Yarden," the Hebrew name of the Jordan river flowing between the countries of Jordan and Israel. Derived from yarad, meaning "descend" or "flow down." Alternate Surname Spellings: GIORDANI, JORDAN |
Giordano | Derived from the given name GIORDANO. |
Giordano | This is a surname which is derived from the Italian version of ‘Jordan’, the holy river. The name means ‘flow down’ or ‘descend’. |
Giorgeschi, Giorgetti, Giorgi, Giorgianni, Giorgielli, Giorgini, Giorgino, Giorgio, Giorgione, Giorgioni, Giorgiulli, Giori, Gioriello, Giorio | From the first name Giorgio, deriving from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer |
Giovanni | From the first name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew "Yohanan", consisting of "Yahwè" = God and "hanan" = to be merciful |
Giovinazzo, Giovinetti, Giovino | From the ancient name Giovine or Iovine used as nickname or to indicate a young (in italian giovane) person |
Girardo | patronymic |
Gismondi | From the Germanic given name GISMUND. |
Gismondi | From the first name Sigismondo, of German origin, consisting of "sigis" = victory and "munda" = protection |
Giudice | This is one of the popular Italian surnames, which means the ‘judge’ or ‘justice’. |
Giugovaz | form of the Croatian surname JUGOVAC. |
Giuiusa | From the word "gioia" = happiness. Used also with the meaning of jewel. Sometimes derived from the name of a place, fro the Latin "iovia" = sacred rock |
Giuliana, Giulianelli, Giuliani, Giulianini, Giuliano | From the first name Giuliano, derived from the Latin "Iulius" = sacred to Jupiter |
Giumento | mare. Surnames of Orphans. |
Giunta | From the old given name Bonagiunta or Bonaggiunta (derived from bono "good" and aggiunto "assistant"). |
Giuressi, Giurgevich, Giurgiovich, Giuri, Giuriali, Giurin, Giurini, Giurissi, Giuriulo, Giurovich | From the first name Giorgio, derived from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer |
Giuse, Giuseppe, Giusi | From the first name Giuseppe, derived from the Hebrew "Yoseph" |
Giusta, Giustarini, Giustetti, Giusti, Giustini, Giustiniano, Giusto | From the Latin name "Iustus", derived from the adjective "iustus", giusto = just, fair, lawful |
Giustinian | patronymic. The final n marks this a Venetian form. |
Gizzi, Gizzio, Gizzo | From the Latin adjective "aegyptius" = black, stranger: probably to indicate descendants of Arab slaves. Also Dr. Masciotta, a historian of Molise, says: "The gypsies that most anciently settled in central Italy, around the year 1000, came from the East and had as their capital the town of Ielsi (in the province of Campobasso) - they were called "Egiptii" meaning they came from the east, and the town was called Gittia or Gyptia. Then they moved from this town and settled in other places in central-southern Italy." |
Glave | From the word "glave" = swordfish, derived from the Latin "gladius" = sword |
Gonzago | perhaps locative from the village of Gonzaga, between Mantua and Reggio. |
Goretti | Derived from the given name GREGORIO. |
Gori | Derived from the given name GREGORIO. |
Gradenigo | locative [Fucilla, p.31]. In the form Gradonico, it is quite common in McKee. |
Graffaro | probably occupational 'registrar', from Latin grapharius [5] |
Granata | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Granata, Granati | From the word melograno = pomegranate |
Granchelli, Granchello | Composed of two words: "gran" (big) amd "chelli" short name for Rustichelli deriving from the Latin "rusticus" = who lives in the country, farmer |
Grande, Grandese, Grandesso, Grandi, Grandinetti, Grandini, Grando, Grandoni, Grandotto | From the word "grande" = big. It derives from a nickname given to a big person |
Grassi, Grassani, Grassato, Grassetti, Grassellini, Grasselli, Grassigli, Grassilli, Grassini | From the adjective "grasso" = fat |
Grasso | The Italian surname Grasso refers to somebody who is stout. |
Gravina | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Menfi / Canicatti (Agrigento) |
Grazia, Graziani, Grazioli, Graziosi, Graziotti, Graziuso, Grazzini | From the first name "Grazia" = Grace nad its male counterpart, Graziano |
Graziano | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento) Messina (Messina) |
Grechi, Greci, Greco, Grego | From the adjective Greek, to indicate someone from Greece or even a smart person |
Greco | From Greece |
Greco | A surname ranking 10th among the most used surnames and will literally mean “Greek.” It is referred to someone who is originated from Greece. |
Greco | Greco: meaning “Greek,” this Italian last name wasn’t necessarily always meant to denote a person’s Hellenistic heritage, although many Greek traders and settlers lived in Italy. Being a Greek could also mean you were crafty or had a variety of other qualities considered “Greek” to a medieval Italian – some savory, others not. |
Greco | Means "from Greece" in . |
Greco | The Italian name Greco is derived from the Latin word ‘Graecus’ which means ‘Greek’ or ‘someone who originated from Greece’. |
Gregori, Gregorio | From the first name Gregorio, deriving from the Greek verb "ghregorein" = to be smart, intelligent |
Grieco | From the adjective Greek, to indicate someone from Greece or even a smart person |
Grigoli, Grigolo, Griguoli, Griguolo | From the first name Gregorio, deriving from the Greek verb "ghregorein" = to be smart, intelligent |
Grilletti, Grilli, Grillini, Grillo, Grillone | From the medieval nickname Grillo = cricket, to indicate someone that has the same characteristics of the insect |
Grillo | From an nickname meaning "cricket", perhaps given originally to a cheerful person (the cricket is associated with cheerfulness). |
Grimaldi | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Grimaldi | From the given name GRIMALDO. It is the surname of the royal family of Monaco, which came from Genoa. |
Gronchi | A numb person |
Gronchi | From the Tuscan word gronchio meaning "numb, bent". This is an regional surname typical of Tuscany. A famous bearer was the president Giovanni Gronchi (1887-1978). |
Grossi | cognate of GROS. |
Grossi, Grosso | From the adjective "grosso" = fat, big |
Grosso | cognate of GROS. |
Gualdiero, Gualtieri, Gualtiero, Gualtierotti | From the German first name Gualtiero, derived from "Waldhari", consisting of "waldaz" = boss, powerful and "harja" = army |
Guarini, Guariniello, Guarinoni | From the first name Guarino, derived from the German name "Warino", consisting of "warin" = to protect |
Guarneri | From the given name Guanero, an cognate of WERNER. |
Guercini, Guercio, Guercioni | From the adjective "guercio" = blind, used as a nickname |
Guerini | From the first name Guarino, derived from the German name "Warino", consisting of "warin" = to protect |
Guerra | One who is eager to indulge in warfare |
Guerra | From a nickname meaning "war", given to a belligerent person or one engaged in warfare. |
Guerra | Guerra is another very strong name for a courageous baby. It is a common Italian surname that means war. Usually, this last name refers to soldiers. |
Guerra, Guerranti, Guerrasio, Guerrato, Guerrazzi, Guerrera, Guerreschi, Guerri, Guerrieri, Guerrisi | From the word "guerra" = war. Nickname used for someone that worked in the army or to indicate a warlike people |
Guerriero | The name is derived from the word “Guerre” which means “War”. |
Guerriero | The name derives from the word “guerre” that means “war.” |
Guerriero | form of GUERRERO. |
Guerzi, Guerzoni | From the adjective "guercio" = blind, used as a nickname |
Guglielmetti, Guglielmi, Guglielmini | From the first name Guglielmo, derived from the German name consisting of "wilian" = will and "hëlma-" = helmet. |
Guidi | From the given name GUIDO. |
Guiluliani | This is a very popular surname in Italy. It originates from a Latin word ‘Lullius’, which means ‘somebody who is youthful’. |
Guttuso | A sad person |
Guttuso | From a Sicilian nickname meaning "sad". It was name of the famous painter Renato Guttuso (born 1912). |
Iachelli, Iachello, Iachetta, Iachetti, Iachi, Iachini, Iachino, Iaci, Iacini, Iaco, Iaco', Iacobacci, Iacobbe, Iacobbi, Iacobelli, Iacobellis, Iacobini, Iacobino, Iacobo, Iacobone, Iacoboni, Iacobucci, Iacolo, Iacomelli, Iacometta, Iacometti, Iacomi, Iacomini, Iacomo, Iacomoni, Iacone, Iacopetti, Iacopini, Iacopino, Iacopo, Iacopucci, Iacormino, Iacovacci, Iacovella, Iacovelli, Iacovello, Iacoviello, Iacovini, Iacovizzi, Iacovo, Iacovone, Iacovucci, Iacovuzzi, Iacuelli, Iacuissi, Iacullo, Iacutti, Iacuvelli, Iacuzzi | From the first name Giacomo, Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God has protected |
Iacobucci | Iacobucci is widespread in the area that includes Abruzzo, Lazio, Molise and Campania (particularly Aquila and Rome) with a significant presence also in Latina, Frosinone, Caserta, Naples and Campobasso. It is the transformation in surname of the medieval name 'Iacobuccio'. Iacobuccio is the hipocorística form of the medieval name Iacobus (Iacopo), archaic form of the name Giacomo = James. That is to say that it is a patronymic, a surname derived from the name of the head of the family. Hypocori |
Iacobucci | Iacobucci is very widespread in the area that includes Abruzzo, Lazio, Molise and Campania (particularly Aquila and Rome) with a significant presence also in Latina, Frosinone, Caserta, Naples and Campobasso. It is the transformation in surname of the medieval name 'Iacobuccio'. Iacobuccio is the hipocorística form of the medieval name Iacobus (Iacopo), archaic form of the name Giacomo = Santiago. That is to say that it is a patronymic, a surname derived from the name of the head of the family. |
Iallonardo | Based on the first name Gianni. In the Middle Ages Ianni or Janni |
Iannacci, Iannaccone, Iannacone, Iannaconi, Iannarilli, Ianne, Iannella, Iannelli, Iannetti, Iannello, Ianni, Ianniello, Iannilli, Iannini, Lannino, Iannitti, Ianno, Iannone, Iannoni, Iannuccelli, Iannucci, Iannuzzi, Iannuzzo | Based on the first name Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni. In the Middle Ages Ianni or Janni |
Iapalucci, Iapaluccia, Iapaluccio | Consisting of two first names Gianni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni and the dimnutive of Paolo |
Iapichella, Iapichelli, Iapico, Iappichini | From the first name Giacomo, Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God has protected |
Iavarone | Based on the first name Gianni. In the Middle Ages Ianni or Janni |
Icardi | Icardi is a typical surname of the Alessandrino and the Torinese (provinces of Alessandria and Torino in the Piemonte region.) It could derive from the apheresis (suppression of the initial part) of the Aicardo surname, already documented in the 9th century as' Agicardus' and 'Aicardus It derives from the Gothic name Aichar, which means "characteristic, original" and also "strong, courageous, daring." It could also be derived as a variant of the Riccardi surname. |
Icardo | Icardo is a very rare surname, it would seem that it originates in the province of Savona. Like Icardi, it could derive from the apheresis (suppression of the initial part) of the surname Aicardo, already documented in the ninth century as 'Agicardus' and 'Aicardus'. It derives from the Gothic name Aichar which means 'characteristic, original' and also 'strong, courageous, audacious'. |
Idoni | A fit person |
Ientile | From the adjective gentile = gentle. In origin with the meaning of noble or to indicate someone that belongs to the same family (Latin gens) |
Iervese | From the first name Gervasi derived from the French name Gervais |
Iezzi | From the word "jizzu" (already used in the ancient Sicily dialect),derived from the Latin word "aegyptius" = slave |
Ignazio | From the first name Ignazio |
Ignotis | Unknown. Surnames of Orphans. |
Incecco | From the first name Cecco, abbreviation of Francesco |
Incerto | Uncertain. Surnames of Orphans. |
Incognito | Unknown. Surnames of Orphans. |
Ingrassia | Ingrassia and Ingarsia are born from an Italianization of the Spanish name Garcìa, which is the most widespread in the Iberian Peninsula. |
Innocenti | Innocent |
Innocenti | From the Latin “Innocentius,” because of a 4th century bishop of Tortona, then it was wear also for several popes from 5th |
Innocenti | The Lost Ones. Surnames of Orphans. |
Innocenti | From a nickname meaning "innocent" in . |
Innocenti, Innocenzi | From the adjective "innocente" = innocent, given to the children of unknown parents |
Innocentini | The Lost Ones. Surnames of Orphans. |
Iocca, Iocco | From the first name or nickname Cocco, meaning "egg" or "dear person" |
Iorio, Iori, Iorillo, Iorizzi, Iorizzo | From the first name Giorgio, deriving from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer |
Iovene, Iovine, Iovinelli, Iovino | From the ancient name Giovine or Iovine used as nickname or to indicate a young (in italian giovane) person |
Ippoliti | From the first name Ippolito, derived from the Greek name "Hippolytos, consisting of "hippos" = horse and "lyein" = to untie |
Irconcisi | Circumcised. Surnames of Orphans. |
Isacco | From the word "sacco" = sack, bag. To indicate someone that makes, transports or loads sacks. Also derived from the first name Isacco |
Iulianella, Iuliani, Iuliano | From the first name Giuliano, derived from the Latin "Iulius" = sacred to Jupiter |
Iuorio | From the first name Giorgio, deriving from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer |
Jovene, Jovine, Jovino | From the ancient name Giovine or Iovine used as nickname or to indicate a young (in italian giovane) person. |
Justinian, Gustignian | patronymic. The final n marks this a Venetian form. |
Karelo | possibly patronymic from Domenicarelli |
La Duca | From the medieval noble title "Duca" = Duke. Sometimes also to indicate a person that may work for the Duke |
La Flora | From the word "fiore" = flower. Used as a name of good whishes |
La Fratta | From the word "fratta"= hedge, to indicate a family that lives near a hedge |
La Grassa | From the adjective "grasso" = fat |
La Greca | From the adjective "greco" = Greek |
La Guercia | From the adjective "guercio" = blind, used as a nickname |
La Monaca | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived from the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
La Perla, La Perna | From the word "perla" = pearl |
La Pinta | Derived from the adjective "dipinto" = painted, already used as a nickname in the Middle Ages |
La Riccia, La Rizza | From the adjective "riccio" to indicate a person that has curly hair |
La Rocca | From the word "rocca" = rock or fortress. Derived from the name of a place located all around Italy |
La Rosa | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Termini (Palermo); Aragona (Agrigento) |
La Rovere | From "rovere", to indicate a place with oaks |
La Russa | From the nickname "rosso" = red, to indicate someone who has red hair |
La Vecchia | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate an old person |
La Verghetta | From the word "verga" = stick used by shepherds and farmers |
Labriola | It refers to someone who is from a place in Potenza called Abriola. It is a common name in Basilicata and Campania. |
Labriola | Originally indicated a person from the town of Abriola in southern Italy. |
Làconi | Sardinian surname from a name of the town Làconi near the city of Nuoro. |
Lafratta | From the word "fratta"= hedge, to indicate a family that lives near a hedge |
Laganà | Derived from Greek dialects that are spoken in southern Italy, namely in Calabria. It is an occupational surname meaning "greengrocer" (ortolano in ). Surnames derived from Greek dialects often end with an accent on final the a, o or i. |
Lagioia | From the word "gioia" = happiness. Used also with the meaning of jewel. Sometimes derived from the name of a place, from the Latin "iovia" = sacred rock |
Lagomarsìno | Locative surname of Genoa and surroundings derived from the place name Lagomarsino (near Genoa). |
Lagorio | From a nickname meaning "green-lizard". This little reptile is respected because it supposedly protects against vipers. The surname is typical of the Genoa region. |
Laguardia | Sentry/Sentinel |
Laguardia | Originally an occupational surname meaning "sentry" or "sentinel". It also had a locative meaning "watchtower". Fiorello Laguardia (1882-1947) was the first mayor of New York of origin. |
Lalla, Lalli, Lallo | From the female first name Lalla, nickname for the first names Angela, Italia, Gabriella, Laura |
Lama | Derived from the name place Lama, quite common around Italy. |
Lamberti | Derived from the given name LAMBERTO. |
Lambo | Italian last name which means “Realm”. |
Lambo | Traced to the Germanic elements “Landa,” meaning “realm.” It is derived from the original father or the original ancestor meaning “son of Lambert.” |
Lamon | From the city of Belluno, Venice |
Lamon | Locative surname from the name of a village near the city of Belluno. This surname is from the area of Venice. |
Lamonaca, Lamonica | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived from the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Lancellotta, Lancellotto | From Lancellotti; it derives from the name of Lancelot, knight of the Round Table, name diffused in 13th century |
Lanci, Lancia, Lancini, Lancione, Lancioni, Lancillotti, Lanciotti | From the word "lancia" = lance, to indicate someone that uses a lance (soldier, lancer) or produces the weapon. |
Lancillotti, Lanciotti | From Lancellotti; it derives from the name of Lancelot, knight of the Round Table, name diffused in 13th century |
Landi | Derived from the given name LANDO. |
Lando | Derived from the given name LANDO. |
Landolfi | Italian surname composed by German words. |
Landolfi | From the old Germanic given name Lanawulfa. |
Lanese | From the word "lana" = wool, but also from the Albania verb "lany" = to wash (imported in Italy by emigrated people) |
Lanza | Surname typical of the Sicilian commune of Partinico / Bisarcquino (Palermo) |
Lanzerotto, Lanzilotto | From Lancellotti; it derives from the name of Lancelot, knight of the Round Table, name diffused in 13th century |
Laporta | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Joppolo Giancaxio (Agrigento) |
Larizzu | From the adjective "riccio" to indicate a person that has curly hair |
Lassandri | From the name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular because of the Romance (XII cent) about Alexander Magnus |
Lastra | This is a beautiful name for a baby girl derived from an Italian last name that means a ‘huge slab of rock’. |
Laterza | Typical of southern Italy: it comes from the place name Laterza, a town near Taranto in the Puglia region. |
Latin | Derived from the Latin name Latinus, cited for example by Virgil in the Aeneid: "... Rex arua Latinus et urbes - iam senior longa placidas in pace regebat ..."; originally an ethnic name for someone of Latin descent as opposed to Germanic, Byzantine or Slavic. This transformation in surname was already present in Tuscany in the Middle Ages, recalls Brunetto Latini (1220 -1295) cited by Dante in the Divine Comedy in the group of sodomites. - DERIVATIVES: LATIN is an absolutely rare surname and i |
Latina | Derived from the Latin name Latinus, cited for example by Virgil in the Aeneid: "... Rex arua Latinus et urbes - iam senior longa placidas in pace regebat ..."; originally an ethnic name for someone of Latin descent as opposed to Germanic, Byzantine or Slavic. This transformation in surname was already present in Tuscany in the Middle Ages, recalls Brunetto Latini (1220 -1295) cited by Dante in the Divine Comedy in the group of sodomites. - DERIVATIVES: LATIN is an absolutely rare surname and i |
Latini | Derived from the Latin name Latinus, cited for example by Virgil in the Aeneid: "... Rex arua Latinus et urbes - iam senior longa placidas in pace regebat ..."; originally an ethnic name for someone of Latin descent as opposed to Germanic, Byzantine or Slavic. This transformation in surname was already present in Tuscany in the Middle Ages, recalls Brunetto Latini (1220 -1295) cited by Dante in the Divine Comedy in the group of sodomites. - DERIVATIVES: LATIN is an absolutely rare surname and i |
Latino | It would derive from the Latin name Latinus, mentioned for example by Virgilio in the Aeneid: "... Rex arua Latinus et urbes - iam senior longa placidas in pace regebat ..."; originally an ethnic name for someone of Latin descent as opposed to Germanic, Byzantine or Slavic. This transformation in surname was already present in Tuscany in the Middle Ages, recalls Brunetto Latini (1220 -1295) cited by Dante in the Divine Comedy in the group of sodomites. - DERIVATIVES: LATIN is an absolutely rare |
Lattanzi | From the first name Lattanzio, derived from the Latin "Lactantius" from an ancient vegetation goddess "Lactans" |
Laurenzi | From the first name Lorenzo |
Laurito | Italian surname. |
Laurito | From the name of the town Laurito, near Salerno in the area of Naples. |
Lazzari | Means "son of LAZZARO". |
Le Donne | From the word "donna", derived from the Latin "domina" = lady. Sometimes used also as a noble title |
Lecce | Originally indicated a person from Lecce, Italy. |
Lecce, Leccese, Leccesi, Leccisi | From the name of a town or a locality |
Leccese | Originally indicated a person from Lecce, Italy. |
Leggièri | Not serious, superficial |
Leggièri | Sicilian surname indicating a "light" person, not serious, superficial. |
Leinardi, Leinardo | From the first name Leonardo |
Lelia, Lelii, Lelio | From the Latin family name "Laelius", of Greek origin meaning grat talker. |
Lelli, Lella, Lello | From the first name Lello, diminutive of many names ending in -ello: Angiolello, Brunello, Raffaello etc |
Lèmmi | From the given name GUGLIELMO. It is typical of Tuscany. |
Lena | From the female first name Lena, diminutive of Maddalena. Surname derived from the first name of the mother, the father is unknown |
Lenardi, Lenardon, Lenardoni, Lenarduzzi | From the first name Leonardo |
Leo | From the first name Leone = Lion |
Leonarda, Leonardelli, Leonardi, Leonardini, Leonardo, Leonarduzzi | From the first name Leonardo |
Leoncino, Leone, Leonelli, Leoneschi, Leonetti, Leoni, Leonotti | From the first name Leone = Lion |
Leone | Derived from the given name LEONE (1). |
Leone | This is a popular Italian surname that means ‘lion-hearted’. |
Leoni | Variant of LEONE. |
Leotta | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Ribera (Agrigento) |
Lepidi, Lepido | From the family Latin name "Lepidus" or from the adjective "lepido" = someone good to talk and write or very polite |
Leto | The name itself means ‘joyful’ or ‘cheerful’. |
Li Donni | From the word "donno", derived from the Latin "dominus" = sir. Sometimes used also as a noble title |
Li Greci | From the adjective Greco = Greek, to indicate someone from Greece or even a smart person |
Li Vecchi | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate an old person |
Liberati | From the first name Liberti, probably abbreviation of Alberto, derived from the German "berth" = clear, shining and "ala" = all |
Liburdi | Probably from the word "bordo" = border, to indicate a locality where someone is originated from. Or derived from the germanic first name "Burdo" |
Liciardello | From the name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular because of the Romance (XII cent) about Alexander Magnus |
Licursi | From the Albania word "licures" = tanner. The emigration from that Country began long ago |
Linardi, Linardo, Linardon | From the first name Leonardo |
Linza | Roman, from Lentia |
Lion | patronymic, from Lion. |
Lioni | From the first name Leone = Lion |
Lippi | From the given name FILIPPO. It is common in the area of Florence. |
Lippi | From the first name Filippo |
Lisciandro | From the name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular because of the Romance (XII cent) about Alexander Magnus |
Lisi, Liso, Lisio | May be derived from the first name Luigi or Eliseo (Aloysius). Appears as Lisio in Guardiagrele, Pacentro, Roccamontepiano (derived from Guardiagrele). In Guardiagrele it evolved in Elisii. Recorded as Lisio in the preonciario of Guardiagrele, 1609. A son of painter Andrea de Litio (interesting!) died in Guardiagrele in the early 1500's. |
Lissandri, Lissandrini, Lissandrone | From the name Alessandro (Alexander). It became popular because of the Romance (XII cent) about Alexander Magnus |
Lisu | It is the name of old ditricts of the towns. Derived also from the first name Luigi or Eliseo |
Liuni | From the first name Leone = Lion |
Liverani, Livieri | From the first name Oliviero |
Lo Coco | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Termini (Palermo) |
Lo Duca | From the medieval noble title "Duca" = Duke. Sometimes also to indicate a person that may work for the Duke |
Lo Faso | LOFASO is a very rare surname, probably derived from an alteration or a transcription error of the surname LO FASO. LO FASO is a typical surname of Sicily and can be established at least three hypotheses about the origin of the surname: it could be a nickname derived from the dialectal term 'fauso', which means 'false', contracted in 'faso'. The second hypothesis proposes that it could be an apheresis (loss of a syllable), of the name Bonifaso (Bonifacio). The third hypothesis proposes that it c |
Lo Forte | From the adjective "forte" = strong |
Lo Grande | From the word "grande" = big. It derives from a nickname given to a big person |
Lo Grasso | From the adjective "grasso" = fat |
Lo Guercio | From the adjective "guercio" = blind, used as a nickname |
Lo Mascio | From the surname Mastro, derived from the nickname "Mastro" = very good craftsman that knows all the traditional secrets of his job |
Lo Pane | From the word "pane" = bread, to indicate the job of someone (ej: baker); also derived from the medieval nickname "pane" meaning good person |
Lo Pinto | Derived from the adjective "dipinto" = painted, already used as a nickname in the Middle Ages |
Lo Prete | From the word "prete" = priest, derived from the Greek " presbyteros" = oldest |
Lo Rizzo | From the adjective "riccio" to indicate a person that has curly hair |
Lo Russo | From the nickname "rosso" = red, to indicate someone who has red hair |
Lo Sacco | From the word "sacco" = sack, bag. To indicate someone that makes, transports or loads sacks. Also derived from the first name Isacco |
Lo Schiavo | LO VECCHIO |
Lo Vecchio | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate an old person |
Locatelli | From Locatello, a place in Lombardy near the city of Bergamo in Northern Italy. |
Lofaso | LOFASO is a very rare surname, probably derived from an alteration or a transcription error of the surname LO FASO. LO FASO is a typical surname of Sicily and can be established at least three hypotheses about the origin of the surname: it could be a nickname derived from the dialectal term 'fauso', which means 'false', contracted in 'faso'. The second hypothesis proposes that it could be an apheresis (loss of a syllable), of the name Bonifaso (Bonifacio). The third hypothesis proposes that it c |
Loggia | It occurs over the North and Cecily. Surrounding Turin, between Agrigento and Butera. |
Lombardi | Often held by migrants and their descendants from Lombardy and northern Italy. |
Lombardi | Originally indicated someone who came from the Lombardy region in Italy. The region got its name from the Lombards, a Germanic tribe who invaded in the 6th century. |
Lombardi | It is a popular name for someone who hails from Lombardy. |
Lombardi, Lombardo, Lombardini, Lombardelli | From the first name Lombardo, used as a nickname for someone coming from North Italy |
Lombardo | Lombardi is a geographical surname for someone who came from Lombardy, a region in northern Italy which got its name from the Lombards, a Germanic tribe who invaded in the 6th century. The name also sometimes was used to denote immigrants from other parts of northern Italy. Even today, the name is most prevalent in the city of Milano in Lombardia, Italy. Alternate Surname Spellings: LOMBARDO, LOMBARDINI, LOMBARDELLI, LOMBARDY, LOMBARD |
Lomma | From a dialect word with different meanings: "lombo" = loim; "lomma" = bump; steep place |
Lonardi, Lonardo | From the first name Leonardo |
Longo | Italian last name which means “Tall”. |
Longo | A nickname for “tall.” |
Longo | It comes from the nickname “lóngo” that means “tall.” Some cases tell that the surname may be Spanish and Portuguese origins. |
Longo | cognate of LONG. |
Longo | This old Italian word literally means ‘long’ or ‘tall’. |
Longo, Longhi | From the nickname "longo, lungo" given to someone tall and thin |
Loredan | possibly locative, from Loreo, 20 miles S of Venice. The final n marks this as a typical Venetian name. |
Loredan | possibly locative, from Loreo, 20 miles S of Venice. The final n marks this as a typical Venetian name. Pietro Loredan was a 15th century Venetian nobleman and admiral [4]. |
Lorenzi | From the first name Lorenzo |
Lorenzo | Derived from the Roman surname Laurentius, a person who is from Laurentum. |
Lorusso | Derived from the surname ROSSI / RUSSO which is undoubtedly the most common surname in Italy, so it is natural to find it in first position in most Italian cities. It derives from the name and nickname Rosso (from the last Latin Rubeus or Russus), given to those who had reddish-blond hair. In other cases, it can be derived from the Germanic name Ross, namely, "horse" or "horse", always with reference to the red color of the mantle of such an animal (mantle called baio). Russo This is also one of |
Loschiavo | Derived from Schiavo. This surname derives from nicknames derived from the social condition of slaves, prisoners of war and servants without rights. It can also refer to the Slavs, the peoples of the Eastern Adriatic. Other surnames derived: Schiavo, Schiavi, Schiava, Schiavone, Schiavon, Schiavina. |
Luca | Luca is a religious name, belonging to one of the twelve apostles of the New Testament. According to Angelo Bongioanni, Luca is a variant of the Latin names LUCIO or LUCIA. Other studies consider that it is an abbreviated form of the Latin name LUCANUS, which means a native of Lucania, a region whose name of Indo-European roots means "bright", "luminous". It is a name that was usually imposed on children born at dawn, but could also refer to a person who came from the Lucania. Lucania was an old |
Luca | LUC is a very rare surname, typically Friulian, particularly from Codroipo. Possibly derives from a dialect form of the name Luca, probably the name of the head of the family. LUCÀ is a typical Calabrian surname, it is found precisely in Petilia Policastro (KR) and Ciro` Marina (KR) and in Reggio Calabria in Gioiosa Ionica, Marina di Gioiosa Ionica and Bianco. Probably derives from Loukàs the Greek form of the name of the apostle Luke. |
Luca | Lucadamo: this could be a surname case consisting of two names: Luca and Adamo, indicating that the second name identifies the grandfather. That is to say: "son of Luca, who is the son of Adamo". |
Luca | Derived surnames: DE LUCA, LUCARELLI, LUCATELLI, LUCHELLI, LUCCHELLI, LUCHINI, LUCCHINI, LUCOTTI, LUCCA, LUCCHETTA, LUCCHETTI, LUCCHI, LUCCHINI, LUCCETTI, LUCETTI, LUCCHESE, LUCCHESI, LUCHESSI, LUCCETTI, LUCETTI. |
Luca | LUCARDI, LUCARDINI, they're rare names. LUCARDI is typical of the area of Alessandria, Genoa and also in some communes of Udine. LUCARDINI typical of Pavia. In both cases, it could be a toponymic, derived, directly or through a hypocoristic Lucardo, name of a commune in the province of Firenze. But, the most probable hypothesis is that it derives from the medieval name LUCARDUS, variant of the Frankish name Leocard or of the Germanic name Luckard. |
Luca | Lucato is a typical Veneto surname. It would be a typical Venetian patronymic form, where the suffix "-ato" means "son of"; referring to a person whose father was named Luca. |
Luca | The surname LUCCA / LUCA could also derive from the place name LUCCA. Lucca is a beautiful city in Tuscany, capital of the province of the same name and world famous for being one of the few communes that still maintains intact its medieval walls, as they were never attacked. Within the walls that surround it completely, Lucca has a historic center that retains its original splendor from the Middle Ages. |
Lucarelli, Lucas, Luchi, Lucca, Lucchi, Lucchelli, Lucchetti, Lucchini, Lucarelli, Lucarini, Lucotti, Luconi, Lucatti | From the first name Luca; derives from the name of the father |
Lucarini | Lucarini can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Sicily, which is located off Southwestern Italy and incorporates the island of Sicily itself, the area of Naples, and the southern part of the Italian peninsula. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Sicily is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is a |
Lucci, Luci, Luccio, Lucio, Lucia | From the first name Lucio,derived from the Latin word "lux" = light |
Luciani, Luciano, Lucianaz | From first name Luciano; it belongs to the patronimic surnames = deriving frm thr name of the father |
Luciano | Italian name derived from Latin”s Lucianus meaning “Light”. |
Luciano | Derived from the Latin Lucianus meaning “light.” It is also an Spanish and Portuguese given name. |
Ludovici, Ludovisi, Lodovisi, Lodovichi, Lodovichetti | From the first name Ludovico of German origin |
Luganera | Lucanera and Lucanero are rare surnames, only present in the province of Macerata. They could derive from nicknames originated in the activity of the producers of cold meats, sausages, which in some dialects is said: "luganega, lugonega, loganega". |
Luganero | Lucanera and Lucanero are rare surnames, only present in the province of Macerata. They could derive from nicknames originated in the activity of the producers of cold meats, sausages, which in some dialects is said: "luganega, lugonega, loganega". |
Lunardelli, Lunardoni, Lunardon, Lunardi, Lunardo | From the first name Leonardo |
Luongo, Lungo, Lunghi, Longhini, Longhetti, Longoni, Longato | From the nickname "longo, lungo" given to someone tall and thin |
Lupinetti, Lupi, Luppi, Lupelli, Lupetti, Lupini, Lupicini, Lupoli, Lupori, Luporini, Lupone, Lupieri, Lovelli, Lovini, Luvini, Lovotti, Luvotti, Lovatti, Lovari, Lovarini, Lovati, Lovato | From the word "lupo" = wolf, derived from a Latin name "Lupus" |
Lupo | From an nickname meaning "wolf". |
Lusi, Lusio, Lusia | From the family Latin name "Lusius" |
Luzio | From the first name Lucio,derived from the Latin word "lux" = light. |
Luzzatto | From Lusatia, a region of northern Germany. |
Macchi | topographic name from macchia ‘thicket’, ‘scrub’ (from Latin macula), or a habitational name from any of various places named with this word, as for example Macchia in Trapani province, Sicily. |
Macchia | from a variant of the old personal name Macco, from Latin Maccus, which occurs frequently in medieval documents. Possibly a variant of Macchia. |
Macor | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Ermacora, bishop martyr of Aquileia (Udine), whose name also derives the surnames Macor, Macorig, Macoratti. |
Macoratti | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Ermacora, bishop martyr of Aquileia (Udine), whose name also derives the surnames Macor, Macorig, Macoratti. |
Macorig | Many surnames derived from names of saints are typically Friulian due to the existing devotion to martyrs in the area, such is the case of Ermacora, bishop martyr of Aquileia (Udine), whose name also derives the surnames Macor, Macorig, Macoratti. |
Macri | Macri is a typically Calabrian surname that is also found in some parts e Naples area and in some places in Taranto. The Magri variant has one found in Catania and Puglia. These surnames could be derived from the Latin surname Macrus. Greek origin or perhaps Greek-Albanian, the surnames Macri, Magri, etc. would derive from the adjective makròs that in modern Greek has the meaning ng, high. It is also possible that the surname Macri (in an unstressed form) is a variant e surname Magri. |
Macri | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Macrì | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Macrì, Macri, Magrì, Macrillo, Macrini, Macrino, Macrina | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tall to indicate a person of great size. |
Macrillo | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Macrina | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Macrini | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Macrino | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Maestri | Master |
Maestri | Means "master" in . |
Maggio | From the word "Maggio" = "May", to indicate someone born in said month, or derived From the latin "maior" = major |
Magrì | Probably from a nickname derived from the Greek adjective "makròs" = long, thin, tali to indicate a person of great size. |
Magro | Thin, lean |
Magro | From a nickname meaning "thin, lean", ultimately from Latin macer. |
Mainella | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Mainella, Mainello, Mainelli, Mainetto, Maino, Mainoli, Mainis | From the surname Maino, derived from the German first name Maino |
Mainelli | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Mainello | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Maineri | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Maineri, Mainieri, Mainiero, Manera, Manero, Meinero | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Mainetto | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Mainieri | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Mainiero | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Mainis | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Maino | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Mainoli | From the surname Maino, derived From the German first name Maino |
Maio | From the word "Maggio" = "May" , to indicate someone born in said month, or derived From the latin "maior" = major |
Maiorana | From the surname Marogani, a French family that came to Italy in the 16th century |
Maiorani | From the surname Marogani, a French family that came to Italy in the 16th century |
Maiorani, Maiorano, Maiorana, Marogani | From the surname Marogani, a French family that came to Italy in the 16th century |
Maiorano | From the surname Marogani, a French family that came to Italy in the 16th century |
Malandra | From the word "malandrino" = a scoundrel or vivacious person |
Malatesta | Consisting of "mala" = bad and "testa" = head. To indicate a person of bad character |
Malipiero | patronymic. The name is a compound of Marini and Piero, with the r shifting to l [De Felice Cognomi s.n. Marini] |
Malipiero | patronymic. The name is a compound of Marini and Piero, with the r shifting to l [De Felice Cognomi s.n. Marini]. |
Malnati | The surname Malnati is located in the communes of Varese, Malnate, Bisuschio, Arcisate and Vedano Olona, ??in the area of ??Varese, near Milano. Probably it is a place name, that is, a surname derived from the place of origin of the head of the family, in this case the town of Malnate. |
Mambella | Consisting of "mano" = hand and "bella" = beautiful, used as a nickname |
Mambella, Mambelli | Consisting of "mano" = hand and "bella" = beautiful, used as a nickname |
Mambelli | Consisting of "mano" = hand and "bella" = beautiful, used as a nickname |
Mammarella | From the word "mamma" = mum. Or From the dialect word "mammarella" = grandmother. It can also be derived From the word "mammara" = midwife |
Mancinelli | From a medieval nickname meaning left-handed person |
Mancini | is among the 20 most common surnames in Italy, especially extended in Lazio, comes from the name and nickname 'Mancino', given to the head of the family for being left-handed. |
Mancini | From a medieval nickname meaning left-handed person |
Mancini | Diminutive of MANCO. |
Mancini | This is another common surname in Italy. The word means ‘ambidextrous’ or ‘someone who’s right and left-hand work with equal dexterity’. |
Mancini Mancinelli Mancino | From a medieval nickname meaning left-handed person |
Mancino | From a medieval nickname meaning left-handed person |
Manco | Left handed |
Manco | Originally means “one armed” from Southern Italian, it describes a left-handed person. |
Manco | Means "left-handed" in . |
Mancuso | Sicilian variant of MANCO. |
Manera | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Manero | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Manes | From the Albanian surname "Manesh" |
Manfellotti | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manferdini | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manferlotti | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfra | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfredi | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfredi | Derived from the given name MANFREDO. |
Manfredi, Manfredo, Manfrida, Manfrini, Manfroni, Manfra, Manfredini, Manferdini, Manfrin, Manfrinato, Manfriello, Manferlotti, Manfellotti, Manfrotto Manfroni Manfroi Manfriani | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfredini | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfredo | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfredonia | Originally indicated a person from Manfredonia, Italy. The city was named for the 13th-century king Manfred of Sicily. |
Manfriani | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfrida | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfriello | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfrin | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfrinato | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfrini | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfroi | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfroni | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Manfrotto | From the Lombard first name Manfredo of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "frithu" = peace, friendship |
Mangone | Cognome tipicamente calabrese, presenta un grosso ceppo a Mandatoriccio nel cosentino, a Zagarise nel catanzarese e Mileto nel valentiano, ceppi campani ad Altavilla Silentina nel salernitano, Torre del Greco e Napoli nel napoletano ed in Basilicata a Muro Lucano nel potentino, potrebbe derivare da un soprannome originato dal nome di toponimi di cui si ha traccia già nel XI° secolo, come ad esempio, San Mango Cilento (SA), San Mango d'Aquino (CZ), San Mango Sul Calore (AV). Mango potrebbe tratta |
Mani | Consisting of two words "mano" = hand and "occhio" = eye, |
Mano | Consisting of two words "mano" = hand and "occhio" = eye, |
Manocchio | Consisting of two words "mano" = hand and "occhio" = eye, |
Manocchio, Mani, Mano | Consisting of two words: "mano" = hand and "occhio" = eye, |
Mansos | From the Latin first name "Mantius" or From the Calabrese dialect word "manzu" that means "mansueto" "tame" |
Mantea | From the locality Amantea, region of Basilicata |
Mantia | From the locality Amantea, region of Basilicata |
Mantini | From the locality Amantea, region of Basilicata |
Mantini, Mantea, Mantia | From the locality Amantea, region of Basilicata |
Mantovani | Notable peoples such as Annunzio Paolo, Bruno, Martin, Roberto and Cencio, all followed by the surname Mantovani. |
Mantovani | From the name of the city of Mantova in Lombardy. |
Manzi | From the Latin first name "Mantius" or From the Calabrese dialect word "manzu" that means "mansueto" "tame" |
Manzi, Manzo, Mansos | From the Latin first name "Mantius" or from the Calabrese dialect word "manzu" that means "mansueto" "tame" |
Manzo | From the Latin first name "Mantius" or From the Calabrese dialect word "manzu" that means "mansueto" "tame" |
Manzo | This is another mythological Italian last name which means ‘a person resembling an ox’. |
Marangon | It is a typical name of the Veneto and is found in other provinces thanks to the emigration of the fascist era. It is about the transformation in surname of a nickname carried by a head of family, who worked as a carpenter in Venetian dialect "'marangon" means carpenter. |
Marano | perhaps locative from the Friuliano Maran 'town square' or from the village of Marano on one of the Venetian islands [4]; but perhaps also ethnic for a Jew. |
Marcato | From the first name Marco |
Marcella | matronymic |
Marcello | patronymic |
Marcello | From the first name Marcello, diminutive of Marco |
Marchegiani | From the Marche region |
Marchegiani Marchesani | To indicate someone from the Marche region |
Marchegiano | It is originated from the Latin Marcianus or Marcian (Saint Marcians.) |
Marchegiano | From the name of the Marche region in Italy. It was the real surname of the American boxer Rocky Marciano (1923-1969), who was born Rocco Marchegiano. |
Marchelli | From the first name Marco |
Marchesani | From the Marche region |
Marchesani | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marchese | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marchese, Marcheselli, Marchesini, Marchesotti, Marchesoni, Marchesani | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marcheselli | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marchesi | From the title marchese meaning "marquis". |
Marchesini | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marchesoni | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marchesotti | From the medieval noble title "Marchese" = Marquis |
Marchetta | From the first name Marco |
Marchetti | Marchetti is among the 20 most common surnames in Italy, massively spread throughout the north and in the center, with an isolated presence in the south of Bari. It is the transformation into the surname of the patronymic name Marchetto, a hypocoristic form (diminutive, abbreviated, deformed or childish form of the usual name, and used as an affective, family name) of Marco, probably carried by the head of the family. |
Marchetti | The diminutive from Marco the given name. |
Marchetti | From the first name Marco |
Marchetti | From a diminutive of the given name MARCO. |
Marchetti | Marcus is the Roman God of war. This surname is derived from the words Marcus and refers to him. |
Marchi | From the first name Marco |
Marchi, Marchetti, Marcolini, Marchioli, Marcolla, Marconati, Marcato, Marchetta, Marchitto, Marchitiello, Marcovich, Marchelli, Marchini, Marcolini, Marcocci, Marcozzi, Marcucci, Marcuzzi, Marconi | From the first name Marco |
Marchini | From the first name Marco |
Marchioli | From the first name Marco |
Marchioni | From the given name MELCHIOR. |
Marchionni | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Marchiorri | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Marchitiello | From the first name Marco |
Marchitto | From the first name Marco |
Marciani | From the latin first name "Martius" = sacred to Mars or From the name of a place as Marzano or Marciano |
Marciano | From the latin first name "Martius" = sacred to Mars or From the name of a place as Marzano or Marciano |
Marcocci | From the first name Marco |
Marcolini | From the first name Marco |
Marcolla | From the first name Marco |
Marconati | From the first name Marco |
Marconi | From the first name Marco |
Marconi | Derived from the given name MARCO. |
Marcovich | From the first name Marco |
Marcozzi | From the first name Marco |
Marcucci | From the first name Marco |
Marcuzzi | From the first name Marco |
Mare | perhaps locative 'sea' |
Marfisa | From the first name Marfisa. Also a character in the Romances of two famous Italian writers Ariosto and Boiardo |
Marfisi | From the first name Marfisa. Also a character in the Romances of two famous Italian writers Ariosto and Boiardo |
Marfisi, Marfisa | From the first name Marfisa. Also a character in the Romances of two famous Italian writers: Ariosto and Boiardo |
Mari | Aphetic form of ALTIMARI. |
Maria | From the given the name MARIA. |
Mariani | The plural form of Marino. |
Mariani | From the given name MARIANO. |
Mariani Mariano Marianelli Marianini | From the first name Mariano, derived from the Latin nickname "Marianus", from the Etruscan name "Marius" or from the adjective marianus, devoted to Mary, mother of Christ. |
Mariano | This is another popular Italian surname derived from the Roman God of war Ares. |
Marin | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marinacci | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marinato | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marinelli, Marinella, Mariniello, Marinetti, Marinuzzi, Marinolli, Marinotti, Marinoni, Marinato, Marino, Marin, Marinacci | From the surname Marini, derived from the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marino | This is another descriptive surname which is adapted from the word "marinus", which means 'from the sea' in latin. Marino or Marin indicate a person who works or lives near the ocean or sea. |
Marino | patronymic |
Marino | MARINO born as a name or nickname after it became a surname. Marino can be derived from Marius (Mario) or from 'marinus' (from the sea). In some cases this surname could derive from a place name called Marino, something common in the south of Italy, establishing a connection with the word sea (coast) allowing us to presume that the place of residence of the parents was close to the coast. |
Marino | MARINO born as a proper name or as a nickname after becoming a surname Marino can be derived from Marius (Mario) or from 'marinus' (from the sea). In some cases this surname could derive from a place name called Marino, something common in the south of Italy, establishing a connection with the word sea (coast) allowing us to presume that the place of residence of the parents was close to the coast. Numerous Italian noble families of the surname Marino have been numerous; the nobility of Sicily |
Marino | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marino | Marino: this occupational surname means “of the sea,” denoting you as a sailor. The medieval Italian city-states lived and died by their ability to trade at sea, and thus having skilled sailors was incredibly important. Calling yourself Marino made you immediately valuable, especially in such northern port cities as Venice and Genoa. |
Marino | This last name is a habitational name, and is derived from the Latin word ‘Marinus’. It means ‘of the sea’. |
Marino | Derived from the given name MARINO. |
Marinolli | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marinoni | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Marinotti | From the surname Marini, derived From the first name Marinus or to indicate someone who lives or works near the "mare" = sea |
Mario | From the first name Mario, derived From the Etruscan "maru" = man |
Mariotti | From the first name Mario, derived From the Etruscan "maru" = man |
Mariotti, Mario | From the first name Mario, derived from the Etruscan "maru" = man |
Marmo | Marble |
Marmo | Means "marble" in . |
Marogani | From the surname Marogani, a French family that came to Italy in the 16th century |
Marozzi | From the surname Mari, diminutive of the first name Amari or a nickname used in Southern Italy "amaro, amaru, maru" to indicate an unhappy character |
Marozzi, Marozzo | From the surname Mari, diminutive of the first name Amari or a nickname used in Southern Italy "amaro, amaru, maru" to indicate an unhappy character |
Marozzo | From the surname Mari, diminutive of the first name Amari or a nickname used in Southern Italy "amaro, amaru, maru" to indicate an unhappy character |
Marra | From the name of a place "marra" = mass of stones |
Marra, Marrancone, Marrazzo, Marrazzi | From the name of a place: "marra" = mass of stones |
Marrancone | From the name of a place "marra" = mass of stones |
Marrazzi | From the name of a place "marra" = mass of stones |
Marrazzo | From the name of a place "marra" = mass of stones |
Marrone | From the word "marrone" = Guide of Mountains, derived From the name of an ancient population that lived in the Alps the "Marrones" |
Marrone, Marroni | From the word "marrone" = Guide of Mountains, derived from the name of an ancient population that lived in the Alps: the "Marrones" |
Marroni | From the word "marrone" = Guide of Mountains, derived From the name of an ancient population that lived in the Alps the "Marrones" |
Marrucini | From the name of a pre-Roman population that lived in the Chieti area, who with the Samnites gave the origin to the Abruzzese people |
Marsi | From the name of a pre-roman population that lived in the Fucino area, who with the Samnites gave the origin to the Abruzzese people |
Martellani | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martellato | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martelli | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martelli | form of MARTEL (1) or MARTEL (2). |
Martelli, Martello, Martellini, Martellotti, Martelloni, Martellani, Martellato | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martellini | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martello | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martelloni | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martellotti | From the word "martello" = hammer, used as a nickname to indicate someone that in war hits strongly or someone that uses the hammer for his job |
Martinelli | From the first name Martino |
Martinelli | From a diminutive of the given name MARTINO. |
Martinenghi | From the first name Martino |
Martini | From the first name Martino |
Martini | Rome is known for its rich heritage and mythology. So, most Italian last names are derived from mythological connotations. Martini is derived from Mars, the Roman God of War. |
Martini, Martinelli, Martinotti, Martinoni, Martinenghi | From the first name Martino |
Martinoni | From the first name Martino |
Martinotti | From the first name Martino |
Martone | From a name of a locality of the Reggio Calabria Province. Also possibly derived From the Greek "murton" = myrthle |
Martone, Martoni | From a name of a locality of the Reggio Calabria Province. Also possibly derived from the Greek "murton" = myrthle |
Martoni | From a name of a locality of the Reggio Calabria Province. Also possibly derived From the Greek "murton" = myrthle |
Marzi | From the Roman family name "Marcius" |
Marziani | From the latin first name "Martius" = sacred to Mars or From the name of a place as Marzano or Marciano |
Marziani, Marziano, Marciano, Marciani, Marzio | From the latin first name "Martius" = sacred to Mars or from the name of a place as Marzano or Marciano |
Marziano | From the latin first name "Martius" = sacred to Mars or From the name of a place as Marzano or Marciano |
Marzio | From the latin first name "Martius" = sacred to Mars or From the name of a place as Marzano or Marciano |
Marzo | From the Roman family name "Marcius" |
Marzoli | From the Roman family name "Marcius" |
Marzoli, Marzi, Marzo | From the Roman family name "Marcius" |
Masci | From the surname Mastro, derived From the nickname "Mastro" = very good craftsman that knows all the traditional |
Masci, Mascio, Masciullo, Masto | From the surname Mastro, derived from the nickname "Mastro" = very good craftsman that knows all the traditional secrets of his job |
Mascio | From the surname Mastro, derived From the nickname "Mastro" = very good craftsman that knows all the traditional |
Masciullo | From the surname Mastro, derived From the nickname "Mastro" = very good craftsman that knows all the traditional |
Maselli, Masi, Masiello, Masillo, Masullo, Masin, Masiol, Mason, Masutti, Masina, Masotti, Massetti | From the first name Maso, abbreviation of Tommaso |
Masi | From the given name Maso a short form of TOMMASO. |
Masin | Venetian variant of MASI. |
Massai | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massardo | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massarelli | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massarenti | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massari | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massarini | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massaro | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massaro Massari, Massai, Massarelli, Massarini, Massarotto, Massarutti, Massardo, Massarenti | Surname deriving from the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massarotto | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massarutti | From the job of "massaro", owmer of lands and farms |
Massimi | From the first name Massimo, deriving from Latin Maximus = the greatest |
Massimini | From the first name Massimo, deriving from Latin Maximus = the greatest |
Massimini, Massimo, Massimi, Massimino | From the first name Massimo, deriving from Latin Maximus = the greatest |
Massimino | From the first name Massimo, deriving from Latin Maximus = the greatest |
Massimo | From the first name Massimo, deriving from Latin Maximus = the greatest |
Massini | surname Massini can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Piedmont. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Piedmont is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Massini cam |
Masto | From the surname Mastro, derived From the nickname "Mastro" = very good craftsman that knows all the traditional |
Mastrangeli | It is a surname consisting of Mastro (master, a very good craftsman) and Angelo |
Mastrangelo | It is a surname consisting of Mastro (master, a very good craftsman) and Angelo |
Mastrangelo, Mastrangeli | It is a surname consisting of Mastro (master, a very good craftsman) and Angelo |
Mastrocola | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and "Cola", deriving from Nicola |
Mastrodicasa | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and "di casa", of the house |
Mastroiacovo | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman and "Iacovo", deriving From the first name Giacomo |
Mastromonaco | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and "Monaco" = monk |
Mastronardi | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and the first name Nardi, abbreviation of Leonardo |
Mastropaolo | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and the first name Paolo |
Mastropaolo | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and the first name Paolo |
Mastropietro | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and the first name Pietro |
Mastropietro | Consisting of "Mastro", master, a very good craftsman, and the first name Pietro |
Matani | From the Latin root "mat" = high place |
Mattani | From the dialect word "matta" = multitude, herd, flock, to indicate a numerous family. Or derived From the Latin root "mat" = high place |
Mattei, Matteo, Matteis, Mattea, Mattedi, Mattevi, Mattia, Maffei, Maffeo, Maffii, Maffi, Massei, Masseo, Mazzei, Mazzeo, Mazzea, Mazzia, Mazzi, Mattich, Mattiello, Mattielli, Matteini, Matteucci, Matucci, Matteuzzi, Mattiuzzi, Mattiussi, Matussi, Matteoli, Mattioli, Matteotti Matteoni, Mattioni, Matteacci, Mattiacci, Mattiazzi, Mattiazzo, Mattiasso, Mattiassi Mattiato, Maffetti, Maffini, Maffina, Maffucci, Mafucci, Maffioli, Maffioletti, Maffezzoli, Maffiotti Maffulli, Maffioni, Maffone, Mafezzoni, Maffettone, Mazzella, Mazzilli, Mazziotti, Mazziotto, Mazziotta, Mazzullo | From the first name Matteo, derived from the Hebrew "Mattitya", consisting of Mattat = gift and "Ya" for Yahweh = God of Israel |
Maurici | From the first name Maurizio, derived From the first name Mauro meaning inhabitant of Mauritania, belonging to the Mauri people |
Maurigi | From the first name Maurizio, derived From the first name Mauro meaning inhabitant of Mauritania, belonging to the Mauri people |
Maurizi | From the first name Maurizio, derived From the first name Mauro meaning inhabitant of Mauritania, belonging to the Mauri people |
Maurizi, Maurizzi, Maurizio, Maurigi, Maurici | From the first name Maurizio, derived from the first name Mauro meaning inhabitant of Mauritania, belonging to the Mauri people |
Maurizio | From the first name Maurizio, derived From the first name Mauro meaning inhabitant of Mauritania, belonging to the Mauri people |
Maurizzi | From the first name Maurizio, derived From the first name Mauro meaning inhabitant of Mauritania, belonging to the Mauri people |
Mazza | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazza | From nicknames meaning "maul" or "mallet" in . |
Mazza | This is an Italian surname that means ‘club’, ‘mace’ or ‘hammer’. This is an occupational surname popularly borne by toolmakers. |
Mazzanti | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzantini | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzeritto | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzetti | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzino | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzocchetti | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzocchetti, Mazza, Mazzeritto, Mazzetti, Mazzino, Mazzola, Mazzoletti, Mazzotta, Mazzoli, Mazzanti, Mazzoni, Mazzantini | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or from the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or from the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzola | Typical last name of the Sicilian commune of Terrasini (Palermo) |
Mazzola | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzoletti | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzoli | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzoni | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mazzotta | From the verb "ammazzare" = to kill, from which derives the funny nickname "Mazza". Or From the word "mazza" = mace, stick, bat. Or From the German first name "Mazzo, Matzo, Maztolo" |
Mecacci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecaiti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecarelli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecarini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecarozzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecca | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecchi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecco | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meccoli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mechelli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecherini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mechi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mechini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meco | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecocci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meconcelli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meconi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecozzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecucci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mecuzzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Megale | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Megali | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Megoli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meinero | From the first name Mainerius, of German origin, Consisting of "magin" = power and "harja" = army |
Mela | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Melaragno | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Melchionni | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Melchior | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Melchiore | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Melchiori | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Melchiorre | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving From the Hebrew name Melkior, Consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Melchiorre, Melchiori, Melchiore, Melchior, Marchiorri, Marchionni, Melchionni | From the first name Melchiorre, deriving from the Hebrew name Melkior, consisting of "melek" = king and "or" = light |
Meli | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Meli, Mela, Melo, Melone, Melloni, Melaragno, Melis | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Melis | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Melloni | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Melo | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Melone | From the apple (in Italian mela) tree. Melis is also a Greek surname |
Memi | From the first name Memmo, abbreviation of Guglielmo |
Memmo | From the first name Memmo, abbreviation of Guglielmo |
Memmo, Memo, Memi, Memoli, Memon | From the first name Memmo, abbreviation of Guglielmo |
Memo | patronymic, from a Venetian pet form of Guglielmo |
Memo | From the first name Memmo, abbreviation of Guglielmo |
Memoli | From the first name Memmo, abbreviation of Guglielmo |
Memon | From the first name Memmo, abbreviation of Guglielmo |
Mencatti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mencattini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menchi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menco | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menech | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menega | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegaldo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegale | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegalli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegante, Meneganti, Menicatti, Menegato, Menigati, Menegatto, Menegatti, Meneghezzi, Menghelli, Minghelli, Minghe, Mencarelli, Mencherelli, Mengarelli, Mingarelli, Menchetti, Menghetti, Minghetti, Menchini, Mencarini, Mencherini, Menghini, Minghini, Minghinelli, Mengarini, Mingarini, Mencucci, Mincucci, Mengucci, Mingucci, Mencuzzi, Mincuzzi, Menguzzi, Minguzzi, Mengoli, Mingola, Mengariol, Mengotti, Mingotti, Mongot, Mengozzi, Mingozzi, Mengossi, Menconi, Mencaroni, Mengoni, Mingoni, Mengaroni, Mingaroni, Mencacci, Mingazzi, Mingazzini, Mencaglia, Mengaldo, Mengardo, Mengardi, Mingardo, Mingardi | From the first name Domenico, meaning: sacred to God |
Menegàz | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegazzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegazzo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghel | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghelli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghello | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghetti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghetto | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghin | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneghino | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegi | patronymic, from a Venetian pet form of Domenico |
Menego | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegol | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegolo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegon | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegoni | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegot | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegotto | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegozzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menegus | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meneguzzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menetto | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menga | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengani | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengani, Minganti, Mencatti, Mencattini, Mengato, Mengati, Mingato, Mingati, Mengatto, Mengatti, Mengoso, Mechelli, Mecarelli, Mechini, Mecarini, Mecherini, Mecucci, Mecuzzi, Meccoli, Miccoli, Miccolis, Megoli, Mecocci, Mecozzi, Mecarozzi, Meconi, Meconcelli, Mecacci, Mecaiti, Menetto, Menini, Menin, Menotto, Meniotti, Menozzi, Menoni, Menon Menoncini Menoncin | From the first name Domenico, meaning: sacred to God |
Mengati | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengato | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengatti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengatto | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menghi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mengoso | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meni | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menicacci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menicagli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menicalli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menichelli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menichetti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menichi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menichini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menico | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menico, Menichi Menech, Minico, Minichi, Menego, Meneghi, Menega, Menoga, Menoghi, Minigo, Menco, Menchi, Menci, Minco, Mengo, Menghi, Menga, Mingo, Minghi, Meco, Mechi, Mecco, Mecchi, Mecci, Mecca, Micco, Micca, Meni, Menisde, Minico, Menichelli, Minichelli, Minichiello, Meneghelli, Meneghello, Meneghel, Menichetti, Meneghetti, Meneghetto, Menichini, Minichini, Minichino, Meneghini, Meneghino, Meneghin, Menicucci, Meneguzzi, Menegus, Menegolo, Menegol, Menegotto, Menegot, Menegozzi, Meniconi, Minicone, Menegoni, Menegon, Menicacci, Menegazzo, Menegazzi, Menegàz, Menicagli, Menicalli, Menegalli, Menegale, Menegaldo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meniconi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menicucci | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menin | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meniotti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menisde | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menna | From the word "menna" derived From the Latin word "minna" = briest |
Menna, Minna | From the word "menna" derived from the Latin word "minna" = briest |
Menoga | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menoghi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menon | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menoncin | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menoncini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menoni | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menotto | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Menozzi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Meo | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Giardini (Messina) |
Meo | From the first name Meo, diminutive of Bartolomeo |
Mercadante | From the word mercante = merchant |
Mercante | Merchant. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Mercante | From the word mercante = merchant |
Mercante, Mercanti, Mercatante, Mercadante, Mercantelli, Mercantini | From the word mercante = merchant |
Mercantelli | From the word mercante = merchant |
Mercanti | From the word mercante = merchant |
Mercantini | From the word mercante = merchant |
Mercatante | From the word mercante = merchant |
Merlini | From the word "merlo" = blackbird, used as a nickname and, according to different local traditions, meaning = sly, shrewd |
Merlini, Merlo Merlino | From the word "merlo" = blackbird, used as a nickname and, according to different local traditions, meaning = sly, shrewd |
Merlino | From the word "merlo" = blackbird, used as a nickname and, according to different local traditions, meaning = sly, shrewd |
Merlo | Blackbird (a symbol of naïve person) |
Merlo | From the word "merlo" = blackbird, used as a nickname and, according to different local traditions, meaning = sly, shrewd |
Merlo | Means "blackbird", ultimately from Latin merula. The blackbird is a symbol of a naive person. |
Messana | It means “From the Ancient Italian island of Sicily”. |
Messana | From the Ancient Italian island of Sicily. |
Messana | From the town of Messina in Sicily |
Messana | From the name of the Sicilian city Messina. The city was named for the original Greek settlers' homeland Messene. |
Messanelli | From the town of Messina in Sicily |
Messina | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Palermo; Agrigento; Catania; Messina |
Messina | From the town of Messina in Sicily |
Messina | The name means ‘someone who is from the city of Messana’. |
Messina Messana Messineo Messinese Messanelli | From the town of Messina in Sicily |
Messineo | From the town of Messina in Sicily |
Messinese | From the town of Messina in Sicily |
Mezzacasa | Mezzacasa è tipico del bellunese, di La Valle Agordina, Sospirolo e Santa Giustina, dovrebbe trattarsi della cognominizzazione del nome del paese di Mezzacasa, una frazione di Sospirolo nel bellunese, probabile soprannome dato al capostipite originario di quel luogo. |
Miai | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Miale | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Miali | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Miani | From the name Emiliano, born in Emilia. |
Micale | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micali | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micalli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micallo | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micca | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Micco | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Miccoli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Miccoli | From the surname Menico, derived From the first name Domenico |
Miccoli, Miccolo | From the surname Menico, derived from the first name Domenico |
Miccolis | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Miccolo | From the surname Menico, derived From the first name Domenico |
Micela | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Miceli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micella | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micelli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micello | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michela | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michele | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micheletti | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micheletto | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micheli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micheli | From the given name MICHELE (1). |
Michelin | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michelini | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michelino | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michiel | patronymic, from a Venetian pet form of Michele. The Michiel family was one of the major families of Venice. |
Michiel | patronymic, from Michiel. |
Michiel | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michiela | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michieletti | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michieletto | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michieli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Michielìn, Michelucci, Micheluzzi, Michelotti, Michelotto, Michelozzo, Micheloni, Michelone, Michielon, Michellacci, Michelazzi, Michelazzo, Michiellazzo, Michelassi, Micheluni, Michelan, Michielun, Michelato, Michellutti, Micalella, Micaletti, Micaletto | From the first name Michele, derived from the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micieli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micillo | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micolucci | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Micolucci Micheli, Michele Michela Michieli Michiel Michiela Migheli, Mighele, Miceli, Micieli, Micela, Micelli, Micello, Micillo, Micella, Micali, Micale, Micalli, Micallo, Migali, Migale, Miali, Miale, Miai, Megali, Megale, Micheletti, Micheletto, Michieletti, Michieletto, Michelini, Michelino, Michelin | From the first name Michele, derived from the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Migale | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Migali | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Mighele | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Migheli | From the first name Michele, derived From the Hebrew name "Micha'el" = who is as powerful and great as God |
Milani | Variant of MILANO. |
Milano | It refers to someone who is from “Milan”. |
Milano | From the city of Milan, Italy |
Milano | It refers to someone who is from Milan. |
Milano | Originally indicated someone who came from MILAN. |
Milazzo | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Milé | Typical surname of the Sicilian commune of Messina (Messina) |
Milia, Milio | From the first name Emilio |
Milingiana | eggplant. Surnames of Orphans. |
Minco | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minganti | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mingati | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mingato | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minghi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Mingo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minichelli | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minichi | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minichiello | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minichini | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minichino | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minico | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minicone | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minigo | From the first name Domenico, meaning sacred to God |
Minna | From the word "menna" derived From the Latin word "minna" = briest |
Mirca | From the Slavic first name Mirko |
Mirco | From the Slavic first name Mirko |
Mirco, Mirko, Mirca | From the Slavic first name Mirko |
Mirko | From the Slavic first name Mirko |
Mocenigo | locative [Fucilla, p.31]. Tommaso Mocenigo was an admiral in the late 14th century and doge in the early 15th [4]. |
Mocenigo | locative. |
Modugno | From the town Modugno, in Apulia in southern Italy. It is the surname of the actor and singer Domenico Modugno (1928-1994), the songwriter of 'Volare'. |
Moffa | Probably From the word "muffa" = mould, used as a nickname |
Molin | locative, from a Venetian word for 'mill' |
Molin | locative, from a Venetian word for 'mill'. |
Molinari | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Molinaro | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Molinaro, Molinari, Monari, Munari, Mugnai, Molinaroli, Munaretti, Munarini, Munerotto, Muneratti, Munerati, Mugnaini | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Molinaroli | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Monacello | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monachino | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monaci | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monaco | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monaco, Monaci, Monico, Monego, Monica, Monaghello, Monacello, Monaghesi, Monachino | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived from the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monaghello | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monaghesi | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monari | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Mondadori | Fleece selector |
Mondadori | However, in many cases, the meaning of a surname refers to trades that no longer exist. For example, the Mondadori "cleaned" (mondare = clean herbs) the fields (or paddies) of the weeds, or washed the wool and the cloths. |
Mondadori | Means "fleece selector" from Old emendatore. This was an occupational name for someone who chose the best fleeces to be made into wool. |
Mondo | From the given name EDMONDO. |
Monego | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monica | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Monico | From the word "monaco" = monk, derived From the Greek "monos" = unique, alone |
Montagna | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montagna | Means "mountain" in . |
Montagnani | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montagner | Tipico del trevigiano e veneziano, con ceppi anche nel Friuli, deriva dal vocabolo dialettale veneto montagner (montanaro), sta ad indicare perciò una provenienza da territori montuosi. |
Montagner | Typical of Treviso and Venice, also present in Friuli. Montagner derives from the vocable in Veneto dialect "montagner" (montanaro), which indicates the origin of mountainous territories. |
Montagni | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montagnini | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montagnoni | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montaldi | From the name of the places Montaldo and Montalto |
Montaldi Montaldo Montalti | From the name of the places: Montaldo and Montalto |
Montaldo | From the name of the places Montaldo and Montalto |
Montalti | From the name of the places Montaldo and Montalto |
Montan | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montana | Typical surname e Sicilian commune rigento (Agrigento) |
Montana | Variant of MONTAGNA. |
Montanari | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montanari | Means "from the mountain" in . |
Montanarini | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montanaro | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montanaro, Montagna, Montani, Montanarini, Montgnaro, Montagnoni, Montagnini, Montagnani, Montan, Montani, Montagni, Montanelli, Montanari | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived from the name of a place |
Montanelli | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Montani | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Monte | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Monte | Variant of MONTI. |
Montecchi | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Montelli | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Montesano | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Montesi | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Montgnaro | From the word "montagna" = mountain, to indicate someone that lives in the mountains. Or derived From the name of a place |
Monti | Typical surname e Sicilian commune mittini (Agrigento) |
Monti | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Monti | Means "mountain, hill" in . |
Monti | This is one of the most famous Italian surnames. It originated from the Italian word ‘Monte’ this word means ‘the mountain’. |
Monticelli | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Monticelli, Monti, Monte, Montelli, Montini, Montecchi, Montesi, Montesano | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming from the mountain |
Montini | From the word "monte" = mountain. Coming From the mountain |
Morandi | From the medieval given name Morando meaning "steadfast". |
Morassi | Typical surname e Sicilian commune nta Croce (Ragusa) |
Morassutti | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moratelli | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moratti | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Morazzi | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Morelli | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Morelli | Morelli is a name derived from the ‘moor’ community of Rome, and it refers to a person of brown or dark complexion. |
Morello | Derived from a diminutive of MAURO. |
Moreschi | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moresini | A variant of Morosini. |
Moretti | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moretti | Derived from a diminutive of the given name MAURO. |
Morgana | Typical surname e Sicilian commune mpobello di Licata (Agrigento) |
Morgante | From the first name Morgante, name made famous by the character of Morgante, a giant in a novel by Luigi Pulci |
Morgante Murgante | From the first name Morgante, name made famous by the character of Morgante, a giant in a novel by Luigi Pulci |
Morini | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moriotto | One of the stylish Italian surnames, Moriotto is derived from the Italian word ‘Moretto’. It means ‘dark hair’. |
Morisi | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moro | patronymic |
Moro | patronymic, from Moro. |
Moro | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moro, Morelli, Moretti, Morini, Morucci, Moruzzi, Morucchio, Moratelli, Morisi, Moratti, Morazzi, Morassutti, Moreschi, Moroni | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived from the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moroni | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Morosini | patronymic, from Morosino. The name was borne by a noble family that provided four doges. |
Morosini | patronymic. The name Morosino Morosini is in our data. The name was borne by a noble family that provided four doges [4]. |
Morra | Locative surname derived from Morra De Sanctis, a place near Naples, Italy. |
Morrone | From the name of the town of Morrone del Sannio, province of Campobasso. Or derived From the word "morro" = rock |
Morucchio | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Morucci | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Moruzzi | From the first name and nickname "Maurus" = someone coming from Mauritania, Northern Africa. Or derived From the medieval adjective "moro" = Saracen |
Mosca, Moschi, Musca, Muscas, Moschelli, Moscarella, Moscarello, Moscariello Moscarelli, Muscarella, Muscarello, Moschetta, Moschetto, Moschino, Moschini, Moschin, Moscaroli, Moscone, Mosconi, Moscoloni, Moscardo, Moscardi, Moscardini | From the word "mosca" = fly, used as a nickname to indicate an annoying person |
Moschella | Means "housefly" in , perhaps originally a nickname for an annoying person. |
Mosconi | From a nickname, a variant of mosca "fly". |
Motta | From various names of places around Italy. It is derived from a Gaulish word meaning "hill". |
Mucci | From the first name "Muccio", abbreviation if the first name Giacomo |
Mucci, Muccio | From the first name "Muccio", abbreviation if the first name Giacomo |
Muccio | From the first name "Muccio", abbreviation if the first name Giacomo |
Muggia | Locative surname from the area of Trieste, the capital city of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Muggia is a town near the Croatian border. |
Mugnai | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Mugnaini | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Mulo | Mule. Surnames of Orphans. |
Munaretti | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Munari | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Munarini | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Munerati | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Muneratti | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Munerotto | From the word "mugnaio, molinaro" = miller |
Muraro | Occupational name meaning "mason" in . |
Murgante | From the first name Morgante, name made famous by the character of Morgante, a giant in a novel by Luigi Pulci |
Murgia | From the Sardinian word for "brine" or "pickle". |
Murtas | From the Sardinian word murta meaning "myrtle". This surname has a locative origin. |
Murzilli | From the Southern Italy dialect word "mursiellu" = breakfast of farmers; or From the dialect word "murze" = sausage |
Musacchi | From an Albanian surname "Muzachi" or the Greek surname "Musakis" |
Musacchia | From an Albanian surname "Muzachi" or the Greek surname "Musakis" |
Musacchio | From an Albanian surname "Muzachi" or the Greek surname "Musakis" |
Musacchio, Muschiacchio, Musacchi, Musacchia | From an Albanian surname "Muzachi" or the Greek surname "Musakis" |
Muschiacchio | From an Albanian surname "Muzachi" or the Greek surname "Musakis" |
Musso | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ssina (Messina) |
Muxe | possibly patronymic from a variant of Muzo, a pet form of Giacomo via Giacomuzzo |
Muzi | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo |
Muzzarelli | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo |
Muzzarini | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo |
Muzzi | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo |
Muzzi, Muzi, Muzzio, Muzzarini, Muzzioli, Muzzarelli | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo. |
Muzzio | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo |
Muzzioli | From the Latin first name "Mutius or Mucius". It could derived also from a diminutive of Giacomo, Giacomuzzo |
Nacar | Possibly from naccaro "player of the tambourine", which is derived from Arabic naqqara. |
Naggi | From the town of Naggi in Italy |
Naggi | Originally denoted a person from the town of Naggio in Italy. |
Naggia | Variant of NAGGI. |
Naldi | From given names like ARNALDO and RINALDO. |
Nana | From a diminutive of GIOVANNI. |
Nani | patronymic, from a pet form of Giovanni; or descriptive from nano 'dwarf'. |
Nani | Variant of NANA. |
Nanini | (CHILDREN E DWARFS). Patronímico Surname (derived from the father) and Descriptive or Appellative (with reference to a physical characteristic or to the nickname). It means "Son e Dwarf" or "The Children e Dwarf". To the noun "Nano" (Dwarf) is added the diminutive suffix "INI" forming the plural anino" (Enanito), so the literal translation into Spanish is "Enanitos". But the meaning that was given to the suffix "INI" when the surname was created was "Son or Sons of", for being habitual pract |
Nanni | Variant of NANA. |
Nanni | From the first name Nanni, abbreviation of the first name Giovanni |
Nannini | From Nanni, a diminutive of the given name GIOVANNI. |
Napoleone, Napolioni, Napoleoni | From the German first name "Nibelung", from "nebel" = fogg |
Napoleoni | From the medieval given name Napoleone (see NAPOLEON). This name became popular because of Napoleone Buonaparte, also known as Napoléon I, emperor of France. |
Napoletani | Originally indicated a person from NAPLES in Italy. |
Napoli | Originally indicated a person from NAPLES in Italy. |
Napoliello | Originally indicated a person from NAPLES in Italy. |
Napolitano | Italian name used to refer to someone who is from Napoli (Naples)”. |
Napolitano | The word can refer to someone who is from Napoli (Naples). |
Narcisi, Narciso, Narcisa | From the first name Narciso of Greek origin. According the legend it is the name of the mythical hansom youth. Also the name of a flower. Probably used as a nickname to indicate a vain person |
Nardi | From the given name Nardo which was originally a short form of names like BERNARDO or LEONARDO. |
Nardi, Nardo, Nardelli, Nardello, Nardiello, Nardella, Nardilli, Nardulli, Nardini, Nardin, Narducci, Narduzzi, Nardoni, Nardone, Nardon, Nardari | From the first name Nardo, deriving from the first name Leonardo or Bernardo |
Nardo | Variant of NARDI. |
Nardovino | Either from NARDI or from the name Ardovino which was derived from the Germanic name Hardwin (hard- "strong" and -win "friend"). |
Nasato | Someone with a prominent nose |
Nasato | Nickname for someone with a prominent nose, from naso "nose". |
Nascimbene | Variant of NASCIMBENI. |
Nascimbeni | From the medieval given name Nascimbene meaning "born well". It is typical of the Venetian region. |
Nasuti, Nasuto, Nasuta | From the word "naso" = nose, used as a nickname to someone who has a big or strange nose |
Natale | patronymic |
Natale | From a nickname referring to Christmas. It was originally given to a person who had some connection to the holiday. |
Natale, Natali, Nadali, Nataletti, Natalini, Nadalini, Natalucci, Natalizi, Nadalutti, Naletto, Nadini, Nalato, Nalesso | From the first name Natale, = Christmas, derived from the Latin "dies natalis" = day of birth, name given to the children born on Christmas day |
Naturale | Natural/Careless. Surnames of Orphans. |
Nave | From places called Nave. |
Nazario | The Italian and Spanish form of the Late Latin name Nazarius that means “from Nazareth.” |
Nazario | From the given name NAZARIO. |
Necchi | Either from the given name Nechus (from the Latin word nequus meaning "unjust, unfair") or from a nickname from the archaic Milanese word gnecch meaning "tired". |
Negri | Someone with dark hair or dark skin |
Negri | Nickname meaning "black" for someone with dark hair or dark skin or such. |
Negrini | Variant of NEGRI. |
Nelli | Derived from the given name Nello, a short form of names like Brunello and Lionello. |
Nenci | Means "son of Nencio". Nencio is a Tuscan diminutive of the name LORENZO. |
Nepa | Derived from the dialect word "nappa" = big nose or derived from the dialect word "nepatella" = wild mint plant |
Nepi | From the town Nepi, which is believed to have been founded by Jewish s. |
Neri | A noble surname from an Italian family that came to prominence in the 12th century at Lucca, Tuscany. |
Neri | From the word nero "black". It indicated a person with a dark complexion or dark hair. |
Neroni | Variant of NEGRINI. |
Nervetti | Possibly a nickname for an innkeeper, from the archaic Milanese word nervètt, which is a local dish. |
Nervi | From the name of the town Nervi, in Genova. |
Nespola | From towns like Nespoli and Nespoledo, from the word nespola meaning "medlar (tree)". |
Nicastro | Italian last name which means “New camp”. |
Nicastro | From Southern Italy, a place called Nicastro near Catanzaro that means “new camp.” |
Nicastro | From the name of the town Nicastro, near Catanzaro. |
Nicchi | People related to the sea |
Nicchi | From the word nicchio meaning "shell", possibly a nickname for people related to the sea. |
Nicodemo | Derived from the given name NICODEMO. |
Nicolai | Means "son of NICOLA (1)". |
Nicolosi | From the name of the town Nicolosi on Sicily. |
Nicosia | From the name of the town Nicosia on Sicily. |
Nicotera | Italian last name which means “Miracle of victory”. |
Nicotera | A name that refers to someone that is from a place called Nicotera in Calabria from the Greek Nikoteras meaning “miracle of victory.” |
Nicotera | From town names like Marina di Nicotera and Nicotera in Calabria. |
Nieddu | Nickname meaning "black" from the Sardinian adjective nieddu. |
Nieri | Either a variant of NERI, or from the name RANIERO. |
Nigro | Variant of NERI. |
Niro, Neri, Nerini, Nerucci, Neroni | From the surname Neri, derived from the first name Rinieri, popular form of the Tuscany surname Ranieri. Or derived from word "nero" = black |
Nisi | Means "son of Niso", where Niso is from the Greek name Nisus. |
Nizzola | From the name of the town Nizzola. |
Nobilio, Nobili, Nobilini | From the word "nobile" = noble |
Nocenti | Little Innocent. Surnames of Orphans. |
Nocentini | Little Innocent. Surnames of Orphans. |
Nori | From the Latin word "nurus" = son in law |
Noschese | From the name of the town Nusco, near Naples. |
Notaro | From Southern Italy an occupational name for “A clerk”. |
Notaro | From Southern Italy, occupational name for a clerk and medieval Italian notaro. |
Notaro | Means "scribe, clerk" from Latin notarius. |
Notoriano | Occupational name meaning "scribe". |
Notte, Notti | From the word "notte" = night |
Novella | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ro (Agrigento) |
Nucci, Nuccio, Nuzzi, Nuzzo, Nuzzoli | From the first name Nuccio or Nuzzo, abbreviation of Antoniuccio, Rinuccio etc, Also derived from the town of Nuccio, province of Trapani. |
O | form of CATALÁN. |
Oberti | Derived from the given name UBERTO. |
Oberto | Derived from the given name UBERTO. |
Occhionero, Occhinero, Occhinegro | Consisting of two words: "occhio" = eye and "nero" = dark, black. To indicate the eyes color of a person |
Oddi, Odda, Oddono, Odone | From the first name Oddo, Otto, Odo of German origin |
Odoardi, Odoardo | From the German first name Edoardo = guardian of the property |
Odorisio, Odorico, Oderico | From the first name Odorico of German origin meaning rich, noble |
Olivieri | Surname widely spread in America, originated in Italy as an adaptation e French name Olivier, formed from the Latin word olivarius (olive). Angelo Bongioani in Nomi e Cognomi, comments that the French surnames Aulivard, Olivard allow to suspect that the origin ese surnames is in the root ala, ali = foreigner + wart = defender. Olivier was a character in the epic songs e Carolingian era (early twelfth century), who was brother-in-law and friend e hero Orlando. With the diffusion in Italy enc |
Olivieri | From the first name Oliviero |
Ongaro | Variant of UNGARO. |
Oriente | From the word "oriente" = east, orient. To indicate, probably, the place of origin of the family |
Orlandi | From the first name Orlando, derived from the old name Rolando |
Orlando | From Italian origin there is an Italian former football player who holds the surname. |
Orlando | From Italian origin, there is an Italian former football player that holds the surname. |
Orlando | Derived from the given name ORLANDO. |
Orsi, Orsini, Orselli, Orsetti, Orsolini | From the word "orso" = bear, used also as a nickname to indicate a strong person |
Orsini | Italian last name which means “Bear like or strong”. |
Orsini | Little bear |
Orsini | From the Latin ursinus “bear like,” describing someone who is strong. |
Orsini | From a nickname meaning "little bear" in . |
Ortona | From the name of the town of Ortona. To indicate someone coming from there |
Ospizio | Foundling Home. Surnames of Orphans. |
Ottaviano, Ottaiano | From the first name Ottavio, derived from the noble family name "Octavia". Name given by the Romans to the 8th child born |
Ovidia, Ovidio | From the first name Ovidio, derived from the Latin family name "Ovidius", from the word "ovis" = ship. Name given to a shepherd. |
Pace | Derived from the given name Pace which meant "peace". |
Paceco | Paceco is a very rare surname, typical rigento and derived from the place name Paceco (town apani, Sicily). But it can also be a derivation e Latin name Paciaecus ich there is evidence in a letter from Cicero to Atticus: "Cicero Atticus sal hic ... Paciaecus adfirmat ...". In the time e Romans, the Gens was something more than the family, as we understand it, Gens was the clan, the totality ople descending from the same origin. The people were identified by: name + gens + surname. The 'gen |
Pacheco | Paceco is a very rare surname, typical rigento and derived from the place name Paceco (town apani, Sicily). But it can also be a derivation e Latin name Paciaecus ich there is evidence in a letter from Cicero to Atticus: "Cicero Atticus sal hic ... Paciaecus adfirmat ...". In the time e Romans, the Gens was something more than the family, as we understand it, Gens was the clan, the totality ople descending from the same origin. The people were identified by: name + gens + surname. The 'gen |
Padovan | Regional form of PADOVANO. |
Padovano | Originally denoted one who came from the city of Padua (Padova) in Italy. |
Pagani | Derived from the personal name Pagano. |
Pagani | Variant of PAGANO. |
Pagano | From the old nickname pagano meaning "pagan" (earlier sense "rustic"). |
Palladino | Knight |
Palladino | An Italian surname. |
Palladino | From the term palladin meaning "knight". |
Pallotta, Pallotti, Pallotto | From the word "palla" = ball, used as a nickname for fat person |
Palma | when child is abandoned on Palm Sunday. Surnames of Orphans. |
Palma, Palmas, Palmucci, Palmese | From the first name Palma, symbol of peace or from a name of a place |
Palmesano | Palmesano is typical gnataro Maggiore in Caserta, derived from Palmisano. At least two places are identified where the PALMISANO surname originated: one in the area that includes Bari, Taranto and Brindisi, the other on the road that from Reggio Emilia, through Messina, Catania, Enna and Termini Imerese, reaches Palermo and from there in Ustica. A clear example that gives rise to the hypothesis that the meaning e name varies according to the geographical location. The most probable hypothesis |
Palmiani | PALMIANI y PALMIANO, Derived from Palmisano. If you identify the menos dos lugares donde el apellido PALMISANO if it originated: one en el área que incluye el Bari, Taranto and Brindisi, el otro en el camino que desde Reggio Emilia, través of Messina, Catania, Enna and Termini Imerese, llega hasta Palermo y desde allí en Ustica. A claro ejemplo que from lugar to the hipótesis de que el meaning of the apellido varía según the ubicación geográfica. The hipótesis más probable es que el apellido com |
Palmiano | PALMIANI y PALMIANO, Derived from Palmisano. If you identify the menos dos lugares donde el apellido PALMISANO if it originated: one en el área que incluye el Bari, Taranto and Brindisi, el otro en el camino que desde Reggio Emilia, través of Messina, Catania, Enna and Termini Imerese, llega hasta Palermo y desde allí en Ustica. A claro ejemplo que from lugar to the hipótesis de que el meaning of the apellido varía según the ubicación geográfica. The hipótesis más probable es que el apellido com |
Palmieri, Palmero, Palmiero, Palmerino, Palmarino, Palmerucci | From the old French first name Palmiere, derived from Palma; nickname given, during the Middle Ages, to the pilgrims to the Holy Land |
Palmisano | Hypothesis about the origin of the PALMISANO surname: one in the area that includes the Bari, Taranto and Brindisi, the other on the road that from Reggio Emilia, through Messina, Catania, Enna and Termini Imerese, arrives to Palermo and from there in Ustica A clear example that gives rise to the hypothesis that the meaning of the name varies according to the geographical location. The most probable hypothesis is that the surname comes from the name of the city of Palmi (Reggio Calabria), but it |
Palmisano | Locative surname from southern Italy. It is from the town of Palmi in the Calabria region. |
Palombo | Typical surname of Lazio, especially frequent in the provinces of Rome, Latin and Frosinone, is found in some isolated communes of Grosseto, Molise and Campania. Derivaría a nickname linked to the dialect word 'palumbo' (colombo in Italian), used as a medieval name, attributed mainly to abandoned children with meaning of "purity and innocence like a dove", in the line of surnames as Colombo in Lombardy . Another hypothesis states that it would derive from the medieval profession of pigeon breede |
Palumbo | Typical surname of Lazio, especially frequent in the provinces of Rome, Latin and Frosinone, is found in some isolated communes of Grosseto, Molise and Campania. Derivaría a nickname linked to the dialect word 'palumbo' (colombo in Italian), used as a medieval name, attributed mainly to abandoned children with meaning of "purity and innocence like a dove", in the line of surnames as Colombo in Lombardy . Another hypothesis states that it would derive from the medieval profession of pigeon breede |
Palumbo | Pigeon |
Palumbo | From an old medieval regional nickname palumbo meaning "pigeon". It is typical of southern Italy. |
Palumbo, Palombo, Palomba, Palombi, Palombella, Palombino, Plumbieri, Palumberi< | From the dialect "palumbo" = dove, used as a nickname for a quite person |
Pampinella | leaflet, sprig. Surnames of Orphans. |
Pancrazio | From the first name Pancrazio, derived from the Greek "Pankrates" |
Panella, Panelli, Panello, Panetti, Panetta, Panozzo, Pani, Panebianco, Pancotto | From the word "pane" = bread, to indicate the job of someone (ej: baker); also derived from the medieval nickname pane meaning good person |
Pantaleo, Pantalone, Pantaleone, Pantaleoni, Pantaloni, Patalei | From the first name Pantaleone of Greek origin, consisting of "panta" = all and "leone" = lion |
Panzavecchia | Old stomach |
Panzavecchia | From a nickname meaning "old stomach". |
Panzera, Panza, Pansa, Pancia, Panzetti, Pansini, Pancini, Panzarella, Panzacchi, Panzarino, Pansera, Pansardi, Pancera, Panzuti | From the word "panza" = belly |
Paolo | patronymic |
Paolo | from the first name Paolo |
Paolo, Paolucci | From the first name Paolo, derived from the Latin word "paulus" = small |
Papa | From the word "papa" that has, according the local traditions, different meanings = father, bishop, priest |
Papacizza | probably patronymic, either from a diminutive form of Papa or from a pet form of Iacopo via Papo. |
Paradiso | probably patronymic |
Pardi | Derived from the abbreviation of "Longobardi" = Lombards |
Pardo | Typical last name e Sicilian commune essandria (Agrigento) |
Parente, Parenti | From the word "parente" = relative |
Paris, Parigi, Parisi, Parise, Parissi, Parisini, Parisotti, Parisani | From the name of the city of Paris, to indicate someone from France or from Paris; also someone who used to go there as a merchant |
Parisi | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ana (Palermo) |
Parisi | Originally indicated a person from Paris, France. |
Parma | From the city of Parma, well known in Italy for its artistic beauties. |
Parodi | The last name Parodi, comes from Latin Prodi, which means, brave, daring. Perhaps it was taken by some Ligurians between the 6th and 9th centuries r era. They settled in what is today Parodi Liguria and from there they emigrated to Genova, Serdeña, to America when Genova was part e Spanish empire. thus we find reports 56 Captain to war named Josef Agustin Parodi who served Carlos I, in what is now Colombia. In the nineteenth century there were other migrations to Argentina, Chile, Uruguay a |
Parodi | From the name of a village in Genoa, Italy |
Parodi | From the name of a village near Genoa. |
Parri | From the given name GASPARE. |
Parrino | Godfather |
Parrino | From a family word that indicated a "godfather". In Sicily o parrino could be also a "parish priest". |
Pasquale, Pasquali, Pascale, Pasqualetti, Pasqualini, Pasquarelli, Pascarella, Pascarelli | From the first name Pasquale, derived from the word "pasqua" = Easter |
Pasqualigo | patronymic, from a Venetian form of Pasquale. |
Pasqualigo | patronymic, from a Venetian form of Pasquale. A common surname in McKee. |
Passante | Passante ha un ceppo a Napoli ed a Marano di Napoli, Melito di Napoli e Mugnano di Napoli nel napoletano, un ceppo nel brindisino a Brindisi, Mesagne e San Vito dei Normanni ed uno molto piccolo a Catanzaro e Sellia nel catanzarese, dovrebbe derivare dal termine arcaico passante (traghettatore) o da una forma contratta del nome arcaico Passannante. Nel primo caso potrebbe derivare da un soprannome legato al mestiere del capostipite, nel secondo caso dal nome portato da esso. |
Passarelli, Passarello | From the surname of a noble family from France. Also derived from a dialect word meaning strainer |
Passeri, Passerini | From the word "passero" = sparrow |
Passerini | From passero meaning "sparrow". |
Pastore | From the occupation pastore meaning "shepherd" in . |
Pastore, Pastori, Pastorelli, Pastrello, Pastorini | From the word "pastore" = shepherd |
Paternoster | Derived from the Latin “Pater Noster” that means “Our father”. |
Paternoster | Opening words of a prayer |
Paternoster | Derived from the Latin “pater noster” that means “our father.” |
Patricelli, Patricello, Patricella | From the first name Patrizio, derived from the Latin "patricius" = of elevated social level |
Pavesi | Italian surname |
Pavesi | From the name of the city of Pavia, near Milano in Lombardy, Italy. |
Pavone | Typical surname e Sicilian commune mbuca di Siclia (Agrigento) |
Pavone | Variant of PAVONI. |
Pavone, Pavoni, Paone, Pavonessa, Paonessa | From the word "pavone" = peacock, vain person |
Pavoni | Proud or an arrogant person |
Pavoni | Means "peacock" from pavone. It was originally a nickname for a proud or haughty person. |
Paxe | patronymic, from a northern form of Pace |
Pecora | It refers to someone from Southern Italy” |
Pecora | Flock |
Pecora | Southern Italy. |
Pecora | Pecora = sheep, symbol ekness. |
Pecora | Occupational name for a shepherd, meaning "flock". |
Pedicone | It has the same root of the word "piede" = foot. The dialect word "pedencaune" means the part of the cut tree left |
Pedrotti | Italian name derived from “Rock”. |
Pedrotti | Derived from the personal name Pedro. |
Pedrotti | Derived from the given name PIETRO. |
Peligni | From the name of the pre-roman population of Peligni that lived in the Sulmona area |
Pellegrini, Pellegrino, Pellerino, Pellerini, Pellegrinelli, Pellegrinetti, Pellegrineschi | From the "word" pellegrino = pilgrim |
Pellegrino | Little pilgrim |
Pellegrino | Means "little pilgrim" from Latin peregrinus. |
Pelliccia, Pellicciotta, Pellicci, Pellizza, Pellizza, Pelizzi, Pelliccioni, Pellicciari, Pellizzoni, Pellizzari, Pelisseri | From the word "pelliccia" = fur; used to indicate the job of the person |
Pelosi, Pelusi, Pelos, Pelosini, Pelosin, Peluso | From the nickname "peloso" = someone who has long hair or barb |
Pendenza | From the word "pendenza" = slope, to indicate the place where a family used to live |
Penna | From the nickname given to someone that works as a writer. Also from the word "penna" meaning pick, rock: there are many names of places that include this word |
Pentri, Penta, Pentone, Pende | From the name of the pre-roman population of Pentri that lived in the Matese area, Molise region |
Peracchia, Perilli, Perillo, Perelli, Perello, Perella, Perillio | From the first name Pietro |
Peracchia, Perilli, Pietri, Pietrobon, Pietricola, Piersanti, Pedrazzoli, Pieralli, Perrotti, Perotta, Perrone | From the first name Pietro |
Perla, Perna | From the word "perla" = pearl |
Perrella, Perelli, Perello, Petruzzelli, Pedretti, Pedrocchi, Perazzolo, Perrone | From the first name Pietro |
Perri | Perry - The Italian surname, Perri, related to "Peter", is also often Americanized to Perry. |
Persia | From the name of the country of Persia, the today Iran. Also derived from the dialect word "persia, persa", la maggiorana = sweet majoram |
Perugia | From the name of the city of Perugia, near Rome, the regional capital of Umbria. |
Pesaresi | From the name of the city of Pesaro, in the Marche region. |
Pesaro | From the name of the city of Pesaro, in the Marche region. |
Pesce | (FISH, FISH). Last name It alludes to the nickname or nickname according to physical or attitudinal characteristic or occasional action, although it is also "Labor or fice", when referring to fishermen or fish sellers. |
Pesce | Fisherman |
Pesce | Means "fisherman" or "fish-like" from pesce meaning "fish". |
Pesci | This Italian name means ‘fisherman’. It is an occupational surname. |
Petaccia, Petaccio, Petacci | From the dialect word "petacce" = piece, rag. Also from the name of the town of Petacciato, Molise region |
Petrarca, Petrarchi, Petracca, Petacca, Petracchi, Petrachi, Petrocelli, Petrucci, Petroselli | From the first name Pietro |
Petri | patronymic |
Petri | Derived from the given name PIETRO. |
Petti | From the word "petto" = breast, or originary of a place called Petto (like Pettorano in Abruzzo or Pettoranello in Molise) |
Pherigo | Derived from the given name FEDERICO. |
Piazza | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ssina (Messina) |
Piazza | Means "plaza" in , indicating that the residence of the original bearer was near the town square. |
Piazza | This name means ‘town square’. |
Picciano, Picciani, Picciana | From the name of the town of Picciano, province of Pescara |
Piccinini, Piccirilli, Piccini | From the word "piccino" = little, little baby etc, used as a nickname for a short person |
Piccioni, Piccione | From the word "piccione" = pigeon |
Piccirillo | Variant of PICCOLI. |
Piccoli | Dwarf/short |
Piccoli | Nickname for a person who is short, from piccino "small". |
Piccolo | Little. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Pierdomenico, Pierdomenici, Pierdominici | Consisting of two first names: Pietro and Domenico |
Pierfelice, Pierfelici, Pierfeliciano | Consisting of two first names: Pietro and Felice |
Pierno | Locative surname derived from the name of the town Pierno in southern Italy near Potenza. |
Piersanti | Consisting of two first names: Pietro and Santo |
Pietrantoni | Consisting of two first names: Pietro and Antonio |
Pietraroia | From the Latin "petra rubea" = red stone, to indicate a place the family is originated from |
Pietri | Derived from the given name PIETRO. |
Pietro | from the first name Pietro |
Pin | Pin is a very frequent surname in the area Treviso and in the neighboring province rdenone, also present in some communes rizia. It is a derivative ne. There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname could To be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who lived in an area where the pines were remarkable. The su |
Pina | Pina is a Lombard surname, present in the area Canzo, Eupilio, Asso, Erba, Pusiano and Como (in the province e same name), in Albino (Bergamo) and Pisogne and Pian Camuno (Brescia). It is a derivative ne. There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname could To be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who live |
Pinalli | Pinalli, is a very rare and typical surname mbardy present in Berbenno di Valtellina in particular. It is a derivative ne. There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname could To be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who lived in an area where the pines were remarkable. The surname may also be derived from |
Pinard | Pinard is an absolutely rare surname found in Piedmont, it must be ench origin and derive from the French surname Pinard. Pinar, in turn, derives from a nickname, or place names that contain the French root pin (from 'pine'), perhaps indicating the presence pine or a particular pine in the place igin e parent. |
Pinardi | Pinardi has a relaxation in the area that includes the Brescia, Cremona, Mantua and Parma, a strain logna and one terbo, reatino and Roman, the suffix -ardi could simply be an indicator longing, and then refer to the descendants pine (ipocoristico apheresis Joseph) or a Pina, but it can also be derived from the fusion e name no with the Germanic suffix Hart (hard, hard), to then indicate the strong Giuseppe or something similar. |
Pinasco | Pinasco is specific to the Genoese, Genoa, Lavagna and Cogorno, it must derive from the name nasco di Sant'Olcese in the Genoese. |
Pinato | Pinato is decidedly Venetian, specifically from Padua, it should be treated to a patron-like Venetian form, where the suffix -ato means the son, in reference to the founders whose parents were called Pino, a hypocoristic apheretic form e name Joseph. |
Pine | There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname It could be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who lived in an area where the pines were remarkable. The surname may also be derived from apheresis (short form due to loss syllable) Pine: hypocoristic derived from Giuseppino (diminutive useppe), Filippino (from |
Pinella | Pinella, is an absolutely long name, from the Agrigento area. It is a derivative ne. There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname could To be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who lived in an area where the pines were remarkable. The surname may also be derived from apheresis (short form due to loss syll |
Pinelli | Pinelli is very common in Lombardy, Emilia, Liguria and Tuscany, finding it also in some parts ernia, Caserta and Napoli and also in precise places lermo and Agrigento. There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname could To be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who lived in an area where the pines were rem |
Pinelli, Pino, Pinello, Pin, Pinato, Pinat | From the first name Pino, diminutive of Giuseppe |
Pinello | Pinello is typical lermo. There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine' due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto , so this surname could be a toponym, derived from the name given to someone who lived in an area where the pines were remarkable. The surname may also be derived from apheresis (short form due to loss syllable) Pine: hypocoristic derived from Giuseppino (diminutive us |
Pini | Pini is very common Lombardia, Emilia and Tuscany, however, according to the scholar Gabriele Antonioli (one e most experienced archivists e province ndrio), the distant origin would be Como.There are several locations in Italy that bear the name 'pine 'due to the presence portant plantations is tree: Pino d'Asti in the province ti, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, so this surname could be a place name, derived from the name given to someone who I lived in an area wh |
Pini | Name for a person who lived near a pine tree, from Latin pinus. |
Pinto, Pintus | Derived from the adjective "dipinto" = painted, already used as a nickname in the Middle Ages |
Piovene | From the name of the Venetian town of Piovene. |
Piraino | Locative origin, derived from the name of a place Piraino, on Sicily. |
Pirocchi | From the Abruzzo and Moise dialect word "peroccha" = stick; also derived from the Calabria and Sicily dialect word "pirocchio" = common louse, mean |
Pisani | From Pisa in Tuscany |
Pisani | From the name of the inhabitants of Pisa, one of the most important cities of Tuscany. |
Pisano, Pisa, Pisani, Pisanò, Pisanello, Pisaniello | From the town of Pisa, Tuscany region |
Pisciella, Pesci, Pescio, Piscitelli, Pescetto, Pescini, Pescione, Pesciolini | From the word "pesce" = fish |
Pisegna, Pisegni, Pisegno | From the Geek word "pisos" = irrigated place |
Pistilli | From the word "pistillo" = pistil |
Pittaluga | Originally a local nickname of somebody who "steals grapes" from vineyards. In Genoa pittà means "to pick" and uga is "grapes" (uva in ). It is typical of the Genoa region. |
Pizzoferrato, Pizzo, Pizzi | From the name of the town of Pizzoferrato, province of Chieti, derived from the word "pizzo" meaning high summit, peak |
Pizzuto | From the South Italy adjective "pizzuto" meaning pointed, sharp |
Plescia | From the Latin word "plexa" = twisted or from the Albania word "plesht" = flea |
Poggi | Means "dweller on a hill(ock)" from poggio. |
Poggio | Dweller on a hill |
Poggio | Means "dweller on a hill(ock)" from poggio. |
Polani | possibly locative, from Polana Maggiore, 30 miles W of Venice, or more likely from Pola or Pula, a Croatian port ruled by Venice [4]. |
Poletti | Derived from a diminutive of the given name PAOLO. This surname is typical of northern and central Italy. |
Polidoro, Polidori | From the first name Polidoro derived from the Greek first name Polydoros, consisting of "polys" = a lot and "doron" = gift |
Politi | It is a surname e South aly, and very frequent in Sicily and Calabria. It is the transformation in surname e Greek nickname Polites (pron. Politis), adapted to the language e place as Politi, which means: 'a native nstantinopolis, sanzio', called 'He Polis' = the city. Constantinopolitan. It can also be an abbreviation e proper name "Ippolito". |
Politi, Politano, Politanò, Pulitano | From the greek word "polites" = citizens. Sometimes derives from the name of the town of Polito, province of Cosenza |
Pomante, Pomanti | From the Latin words "pomum" = fruit and "pomus" = fruit tree. Probably used as a nickname for the families that owned many fruit trees |
Pompei, Pompeo, Pompea | From the roman family name "Pompeius" |
Pompilii, Pompilio, Pompilia | From the roman family name "Pompilius" |
Pomponio, Pomponia, Pomponii | From the roman family name "Pomponius" |
Pontarelli, Ponte, Ponti, Ponticelli, Pontillo, Pontini, Pontoni, Pontiroli, Pontalti | PORCELLI, PORCIELLO, PORCELLA, PORCELLINI, PORCELLUZZI |
Ponte | PONTE, PONTI, DA PONTE, PONTARELLI, PONTICELLI, PONTILLO, PONTINI, PONTONI, PONTIROLI, PONTALTI |
Pontecorvo | From the name of a village near Rome, where an Jewish community settled centuries ago. |
Porcelli, Porciello, Porcella, Porcellini, Porcelluzzi | From the word "porco" = pig, probably connected to a job as pig raiser. |
Porreca | Probably from the Latin "porrectum" = plateau, extension, to indicate someone coming from this kind of place |
Portelli | Diminutive form of PORTO. |
Porto | Someone who lives near a harbor |
Porto | Designated a person who lived near a harbour, from porto, Latin portus. |
Portoghese | Nickname for a person coming from Portugal. |
Porzio | Another mythological Italian surname, Porzio, refers to ‘hogs’. |
Potalivo, Potalivi, Potamio, Potamione | Consisting of the verb "potare" = to prune and the word "olivo" = olive tree. To indicate a job. |
Potenza | From the name of the city of Potenza, the main town of the Basilicata region in Southern Italy. |
Pozzi | Locative surname meaning "a well" from Latin puteus. Pozzo as a regional word also means a pond or stagnant water. |
Presenza, Presenzio, Presenzi | From the Latin first name "Praesentius" meaning ready, powerful |
Presutti, Presutto, Presutte | A suggested ethimology may be from the dialect word "presutte", prosciutto = ham. But a more competent origin may be derived from a change of consonants in the ancient name of the Praetutii peoples that inhabited the area of teramo in pre-Roman times. |
Prete, Preti, Preite, Previte, Preve | From the word "prete" = priest, derived from the Greek "presbyteros" = the eldest |
Primavera, Primavere | From the word "primavera" = spring |
Prinzi, Prinzio | From the word "principe" = prince |
Priuli | descriptive, from a Venetian word for 'prior'. |
Profeta | From the word profeta meaning "prophet". It probably came from a nickname indicating a person who wanted to predict the future. It is typical of southern Italy. |
Profeta | From the Greek word "prophetis" = prophet |
Proietti | Thrown/Project. Surnames of Orphans. |
Proietti | From the Latin adjective "proiectus" = abandoned, given to the children of unknown parents |
Proietto | castoff. Surnames of Orphans. |
Prosdocimi | From the given name Prosdocimo, a medieval given name from the old Greek Prosdokimos. |
Prosperi, Prospero, Prosperini | From the first name Prospero |
Provenza | From the name of the region in southern France, Provence (in it is spelled Provenza). |
Provenzano | Variant of PROVENZA. This is a regional spelling of southern Italy, namely Sicily and Calabria. |
Puddu | is a typical surname of Sardegna and means "chicken" or "cock" |
Puglielli, Pugliese, Puglisi, Pugliano, Puglianello, Pugliarello, Pugliatti | From the name of the Puglia Region. To indicate someone coming from this locality |
Pugliese | From an adjectival derivative of Puglia, also known as Apulia, a region of southeast Italy containing the boot heel and some of the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. It is a regional name for someone from that region. |
Pulcini, Pulcino | From the Latin adjective "pullicenus", derived from "pullus" = small, little, young |
Pulsoni | From the medieval Latin "pulsone" = big blow. |
Quaranta | Means "forty". It comes from a nickname. |
Quattrocchi | From the Italian Quattro meaning “Four” and “Occhi” meaning “Eyes”. |
Quattrocchi | From the family of judges and barons |
Quattrocchi | From the Italian Quattro meaning “four,” and “occhi” meaning “eyes.” |
Quattrocchi | Typical last name e Sicilian commune ssina (Messina) |
Quattrocchi | From quattro meaning "four" and occhi meaning "eyes". It is a relatively rare surname, usually found in Sicily. |
Quer | Quer is a very rare Italian surname, typical e area Treviso. It could derive from nicknames derived from the Latin word 'querus' (in Italian quercia = oak), alluding to a population that lived in an area where this tree prevailed, or also to the strength and / or resistance person. It could also derive from the place name Quero, from the province lluno or from the Quero canton in Treviso. Other variants: Queri, Quero. |
Queri | Queri is a very rare Italian surname, typical e Friuli area. It could derive from nicknames derived from the Latin word 'querus' (in Italian quercia = oak), alluding to a population that lived in an area where this tree prevailed, or also to the strength and / or resistance person. Variants: Quer, Quero. |
Querini | perhaps locative from Quero, a place not far from Venice. The Querini brothers took part in a failed conspiracy against the Venetian government in 1310 [4]. McKee has Quirino, Quirin. |
Quero | Quero is a surname that is located in the area Taranto, Sicily, Calabria and Salento. It could derive from nicknames derived from the Latin word 'querus' (in Italian quercia = oak), alluding to a population that lived in an area where this tree prevailed, or also to the strength and / or resistance person. Also, due to its presence in the South aly, there are researchers who consider that it could derive from the word e Salentino dialect 'cueru' = cuoio (it) = leather (esp.). It would be, i |
Rabottini Rabottino Rabotini | From the regional word "rabotino, rabbottino" = plane. To indicate someone that uses this tool (carpenter) |
Ragno | Spider |
Ragno | From a nickname meaning "spider" in . |
Raimondi | Derived from the given name RAIMONDO. |
Raimondo, Ramondo, Remondo, Ramundo, Ramunni, Ramondelli, Ramondino, Rimondini | From the German first name Raimondo, consisting of "ragin" = decision inspired by the Gods and "munda" = protection |
Rainaldi, Ranalli, Ranallo | From the first name Rinaldo of German origin |
Rais | Occupational name for the fisherman in charge of the boat, from rais "captain", of Arabic origin. It is typical of Sicily and Sardinia. |
Rambaldo | patronymic |
Rana | Italian last name which means “Frog”. |
Rana | Frog |
Rana | From the frog. |
Rana | Means "frog" in and Spanish. |
Raneri | Derived from the given name RANIERO. |
Ranieri | Italian surname and given name. |
Ranieri, Raniero, Rainieri, Raineri, Raneri, Renieri, Renier, Rinero | From the medieval first name Raneri |
Rao | Derived from the given name RAUL. |
Rapallino | From the name of the town of Rapallo near Genoa. |
Rapino | From the town of Rapino, to indicate origin |
Raponi | It is a typical Lazio surname, especially in the hill towns, in Rome and in much osinone, with roots also in Le Marche. According to Emidio De Felice (Dictionary alian surnames) this surname derives from "rapa", that is: turnip, a nickname given to the head e family who "lived in places or who developed activities related to the cultivation rnips". Other linguists believe that it derives from the German name Rappo / Rappold. |
Rastelli, Rastrelli, Rastello, Rastiello, Rastro | From the Latin word "Rastrellus" = rake |
Ratti | Sly individual |
Ratti | From ratto meaning "rat", originally denoting a sly individual. |
Ravenna | From the name of the city of Ravenna in northern Italy, which is of uncertain origin, possibly Etruscan. |
Ré | form of REY (1). |
Reale, Reali | From the word "re" = king |
Recchia, Recchiuti Recchiuto Ricchiuto Ricchiuti | From the Italian word "orecchia" = ear. Possibly as a nickname to indicate a person with large ears |
Remigio, Remigi, Remigia | From the first name Remigio; derives from the Latin "remedium" = medicine |
Renzo, Renzetti | From the first name Lorenzo |
Ricchetti | Diminutive form of RICCI. |
Ricci | Italian last name which means “Curly.” |
Ricci | This is taken from the Italian word, ‘ricco’ which means curly hair. Ofcourse, the surname Ricci, Rizzi, Rizzo or other similar surnames are descriptive surnames for a person with curly hair. |
Ricci | Someone with curly hair |
Ricci | From the ancient word “ricco” that means “curly.” |
Ricci | Derived from the Italian adjective ricco, meaning "curly," the Ricci surname and its variations are a nickname for someone with curly hair. A patronymic or plural form of Riccio. Alternate Surname Spellings: RICCIO, RIZZI, RIZZO, RIZZA, RISSO, RICCELLI, RICCIARELLI, RICCETTI, RICCINI, RICCIOLI, RICCIOLINO, RICCIULLI, RICCIOTTI, RICCIONI, RICCIUTO, RICCERI, RICCITIELLO, RIZZELLO, RIZZIELLO RIZZETTI, RIZZETTO, RIZZINI, RIZZOLI, RIZZOLA, RIZZOTTI, RIZZONI, RIZZONE, RIZZARI, RIZZATO, RIZZIERI, RIZZ |
Ricci | Ricci is the 11th most common surname in Italy, it comes from the name and nickname 'Riccio', referring to the type ir that the head e family had. |
Ricci | Ricci is another surname widely spread throughout Italy derives from the nickname 'riccio' that is to say the curly hair, with curls. It was formed as a surname in the Middle Ages and spread throughout the Italian peninsula. Other hypotheses argue that it derives from the coating e chestnut (riccio) or animal name since 'riccio' means porcupine. |
Ricci | Ricci derives from the nickname 'riccio' that is to say the curly hair, with curls. It was formed as a surname in the Middle Ages and spread throughout the Italian peninsula. Other hypotheses argue that it derives from the coating of the chestnut (riccio) or of an animal name since 'riccio' means porcupine. |
Ricci | Ricci: prevalent in the south of Italy and Sardinia, Ricci is a descriptive Italian surname, like Russo or Bianchi, meaning “curly-haired.” |
Ricci | From riccio meaning "curly", a nickname for someone with curly hair. It is ultimately from Latin ericius meaning "hedgehog". |
Ricci | Be it an American TV show or an Italian film, this Italian surname is always a popular name. Ricci means ‘the one with curly hair’. |
Ricci, Riccio, Rizzi, Rizzo, Rizza, Risso, Riccelli, Ricciarelli, Riccetti, Riccini, Riccioli, Ricciolino, Ricciulli, Ricciotti, Riccioni, Ricciuto, Ricceri, Riccitiello, Rizzello, Rizziello, Rizzetti, Rizzetto, Rizzini, Rizzoli, Rizzola, Rizzotti, Rizzoni, Rizzone, Rizzari, Rizzato, Rizzieri, Rizzuti, Rissolo | All derived from the adjective "riccio" meaning curly (hair) |
Ricciardi, Rizzardi, Ricciardelli, Ricciardella | From the ancient French first name Richard |
Ridolfi, Ridolfo, Redolfi, Ridulfo, Rao, Raucci, Raho, Rodolfi | From the first name Rodolfo of German origin, consisting of "hroth" = fame, glory and "wulfa" = wolf |
Riga | RIGA frequent surname in Udine, Rome, Abruzzo (Montesilvano), Calabria and Catania. RIGO, is typical of the Triveneto. RIGHI is a very frequent surname throughout Central and Northern Italy. They would all derive from the apheresis of first names like Amerigo, Federigo, Oderigo or similar. NOTE: apheresis is the suppression or loss of one or more sounds in initial word position. |
Riga | RIGA frequent surname in Udine, Rome, Abruzzo (Montesilvano), Calabria and Catania. RIGO, is typical e Triveneto. RIGHI is a very frequent surname throughout Central and Northern Italy. They would all derive from the apheresis rst names like Amerigo, Federigo, Oderigo or similar. NOTE: apheresis is the suppression or loss e or more sounds in initial word position. |
Riggi | Part of the legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. |
Riggi | From the name of the city of Reggio Calabria, from Latin Rhegium, of Greek origin. |
Righi | Patronymic from the personal name Rigo, a short form of Arrigo, Italian equivalent of Henry. |
Righi | RIGA frequent surname in Udine, Rome, Abruzzo (Montesilvano), Calabria and Catania. RIGO, is typical of the Triveneto. RIGHI is a very frequent surname throughout Central and Northern Italy. They would all derive from the apheresis of first names like Amerigo, Federigo, Oderigo or similar. NOTE: apheresis is the suppression or loss of one or more sounds in initial word position. |
Righi | RIGA frequent surname in Udine, Rome, Abruzzo (Montesilvano), Calabria and Catania. RIGO, is typical e Triveneto. RIGHI is a very frequent surname throughout Central and Northern Italy. They would all derive from the apheresis rst names like Amerigo, Federigo, Oderigo or similar. NOTE: apheresis is the suppression or loss e or more sounds in initial word position. |
Righi | From the given name ARRIGO. |
Rigo | RIGA frequent surname in Udine, Rome, Abruzzo (Montesilvano), Calabria and Catania. RIGO, is typical of the Triveneto. RIGHI is a very frequent surname throughout Central and Northern Italy. They would all derive from the apheresis of first names like Amerigo, Federigo, Oderigo or similar. NOTE: apheresis is the suppression or loss of one or more sounds in initial word position. |
Rigo | RIGA frequent surname in Udine, Rome, Abruzzo (Montesilvano), Calabria and Catania. RIGO, is typical e Triveneto. RIGHI is a very frequent surname throughout Central and Northern Italy. They would all derive from the apheresis rst names like Amerigo, Federigo, Oderigo or similar. NOTE: apheresis is the suppression or loss e or more sounds in initial word position. |
Rinaldi | Derived from the given name RINALDO. |
Rinaldi, Rinaldo, Rinaldis, Rainaldo, Ranaldo, Renaldi, Rinaudo, Rinauro Reinaudi Reynaudi, Ranaudo, Ranauro, Ranaulo, Ranavolo, Rainoldi, Renoldi, Rinallo, Ranalli, Rinaldelli, Rinaldini, Rinaldin, Renaldini, Rinalduzzi, Rainalducci, Ranucci, Ranuzzi | From the first name Rinaldo of German origin |
Ripani, Riva, Ripa | From the word "riva", in Latin "ripa" = shore, bank. To indicate a family that lives near a shore or a bank or coming from a place with that name |
Risso | Typical surname e Sicilian commune trofilippo / Aragona (Agrigento) Palazzo Adriano (Palermo) |
Ritrovato | Discovered. Surnames of Orphans. |
Riva | Italian last name which means “Someone who lived by a wharf in a port or on a bank or a river”. |
Riva | A name that refers to someone who lived by a wharf in a port or on a bank or a river. |
Riva | Means "bank, shore" in , from Latin ripa, denoting one who lived by a river or a lake. |
Riziero, Risio | From the first name Risio, abbreviation of Riziero. Or from Rizzo, Riccio to indicate someone who has curly hair.. |
Rizzo | Variant of RICCI. |
Robustelli | From a nickname for a strong person, from robusto "strong", from Latin robustus "firm, solid, oaken". |
Rocca | cognate of ROACH. |
Rocca | From the word "rocca" = rock or fortress. Derived from the name of a place, common all around Italy |
Rocchegiani | From the word "rocca" = rock or fortress. Or a fusion of the two names Rocco and Giovanni |
Rocchelli, Rocchesani, Rocchesi Rocchetti, Rocchini, Roccuzzo Rocconi, Roccardi, Rocchesso, Roccato | From the first name "Rocco", or derived from the word "rocca" = rock |
Rocchi | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocchi | Derived from the given name ROCCO. |
Rocchini | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocchino | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocchio | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocci | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocco | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocco | Rocco is a surname that was spread here and there in Italy, it is typical e Veneto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. Variants: ROCCHI, ROCCHIN, ROCCHINI, ROCCHINO, ROCCHIO, ROCCI, ROCCO, ROCCON, ROCCONI, ROCCUZZO, RUOCCO |
Rocco | Derived from the given name ROCCO. |
Rocco, Rocci | From the first name "Rocco". Or derived from names of place consisting of the word "rocca" = rock |
Roccon | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Rocconi | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Roccuzzo | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that was extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Roma | Variant of ROMANO (2). |
Romagna | From the region of Romagna, on the Adriatic coast of Italy. It is derived from Latin Romania meaning "land of the Romans". |
Romagnoli | Variant of ROMAGNA. |
Romagnoli, Romagna, Romagnoni, Romagnino | From the name of the region of Emilia Romagna, to indicate someone coming from there |
Romano | The popular Italian surname Romano was often used to denote someone who originally came from Rome, Italy, from the Italian form of Romanus, the Latin word for "Rome." Alternate Surname Spellings: ROMANI |
Romano | Derived from a geographic and means 'coming from Rome'. In Sicilian dialect the word 'rumanu' is the name of a part of the stadera. The 'stadera' is a scale whose operation is based on the principle of the levers. |
Romano | This popular name is taken from the word, ‘romanus’, the latin word for Rome. This surname and its other alternate descriptive name, ‘romani’, is generally given to someone from Rome. The Italian form of “Romanus,” the Latin word for ‘Rome,’ this popular Italian surname was often used to denote someone from Rome, Italy. |
Romano | Romano: a term used to identify a citizen of Rome, it is no surprise that Romano is one of the most common Italian last names. It is a surname that tells two stories. One: that you are from Rome. And two: that you are an heir to that ancient empire that is still a source of pride for Italians to this day. |
Romano | Quite as it suggests, the Italian surname means ‘someone from Rome’. |
Romano | Derived from the given name ROMANO. Denoted a person from the city of ROME, either a resident or someone who visited as a pilgrim. In Calabria it was also used to designate a per |
Romano, Romani, Romanelli, Romanetti, Romanini, Romanazzi, Romanati, Romanatti | From the adjective "romano" = citizen of Rome |
Romanutti | (ROMANO DEL FRIULI). Name Toponymic Gentilicio. It alludes to the place sidence or provenance acting as a gentile when expressing the geographical or ethnic origin. neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family.Two approaches emerge from the analysis is surname. The word "Romano" comes from the Latin word "Romanus" with the meaning "belonging to Rome". The suffix "utti" is typically Friulian and means |
Roncalli | From the names of places like Ronco or Ronchi, quite common in northern Italy, derived from ronco meaning "cleared land, terraced land". It was the surname of Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (1881-1963), the pope John XXIII. |
Ronchi | From places named Ronchi, derived from ronco meaning "cleared land, terraced land". It is most common in northern and central Italy. |
Rooster | Typical surname of the Sicilian municipality of Randazzo (Catania) |
Rosa | and Catalan form of ROSE (1). |
Rosa, Rosello, Rosati, Roselli, Rosellini, Rosiello, Rosetti, Rosini, Rosoni, Rosatto | From the name of the flower, "rosa"= rose |
Rossi, Rosso, Rossa, Rosselli, Rosello, Rossellini, Rossellino, Rossiello, Rossillo, Rossetti, Rosetto, Rossei, Rossettini, Rossini, Rossino, Rossin, Rossitto, Rossotti, Rossotto, Rossone, Rossoni, Rosson, Rossato | The name Rossi actually refers to a person with red hair or reddish skin and is said to be the most common or prevailing surname in Italy. Rossi also is the plural of the nickname ‘rosso’, which means red. However, the southern Italian version of this is known as ‘russo’. Incidentally it is also a Finnish surname. Rossi originated as a descriptive surname meaning red-haired or ruddy-complexioned individual, derived from the nickname rosso, meaning "red." The Rossi surname was most common in northern Italy. |
Rotolo | From the word for a measure of weight, from southern dialects, derived from Greek via Arabic. |
Rovere, Roveri, Roverani, Roveratto, Roverati | From "rovere", to indicate a place with oaks |
Rovigatti | From the name of the city of Rovigo in northeastern Italy near Venice. It was called Rodigium in Latin, and is of unknown meaning. |
Ruffini, Ruffino, Rufini, Rufino, Ruffinelli, Ruffinoni, Ruffinengo | From the first name Ruffino or Rufino, already used in the 5th century. The Latin first name Rufinus derives from the roman family name "Rufus" from "ruber" = red (hair or beard) |
Ruggeri, Ruggiero, Ruggieri, Rugieri, Roggeri, Roglieri, Roggerone | Derived from the given name Ruggiero, introduced in Southern Italy after the Norman domination. It comes from the first name Hrodger, consisting of "hroth" = glory and "gaira-" = lance |
Rulli, Rullo, Rollo, Rolli | From the first name Rollo of German origin, imported in Italy by Normans |
Ruocco | It is a variant e surname Rocco, a surname that extended here and there in Italy, is typical neto, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania and Basilicata and Calabria regions. It comes from the name Rocco, probably carried by the head e family. |
Ruscitti, Ruscitto, Russo | From the dialect word "ruscetto, ruscetta" = man or woman with red hair or complexion (linked to the ginger hair or a reddish complexion of an ancestor) |
Russo, Russi, Ruggio, Russitti, Russitto, Russello, Russetti, Russino, Russone, Russoni, Russotti, Russotto, Russian, Russiani, Ruggittu, Rugiu, Ruju, Ruiu, Rubiu | RUSSO is the equivalent to ROSSI = red, in Sicilian dialect. |
Rustici, Rustichelli | from the Latin word "rusticus" = who lives in the country, farmer |
Ruzzier | From a dialectal variant of RUGGIERO. It is typical of northeastern Italy, the area around Trieste. |
Sabato, Sabatini, Sabatacci, Sabatino, Sabatella, Sabbadin | From the first name Sabato, Sabatino = Saturday, given at times to children born on said day of the week |
Sabelli, Savellini, Savelli | From the name of the italic population of Sabellians |
Sablone, Sabloni | From the Latin word "sabulo, sabulonis" = sand. To indicate a family that lives or comes from that kind of place |
Sacco, Saccomanni, Saccomandi, Saccomando, Saccomanno, Saccomano, Saccomani, Sacchetti, Sacchetto, Sacchini, Saccucci, Saccone, Saccani, Sacchieri, Sacchi | |
Sala | This is a popular surname which means ‘room’. |
Salamon | patronymic, from Salamon. |
Sallustio | From the Roman name "Sallustius", famous Latin historian born in Amiternum, today San Vittorino degli Abruzzi |
Salucci | From the Latin word "sal, salis" = salt |
Salustri | Probably from the Greek surname "Sallustros". This surname is present in the Lucania area |
Salvaggi | form of SAVAGE. |
Salvati | Saved. Surnames of Orphans. |
Salvatici | form of SAVAGE. |
Salvatore, Salvatori, Salvadori, Salvatorelli | From the first name Salvatore meaning Saviour |
Salvi | From the first name Salvo or Salvio, a good wishes name meaning "saved through Faith" |
Sandrelli, Sandri, Sandrone, Sandrucci | From Sandro, short fornm of the name Alessandro (Alexander) |
Sangiovanni | St. John. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Sangoy | (SAN PUEBLO). Last name ristian Tradition. The word "Sangoy" is formed by two words: San, apocope anto"; and "Goy", a Hebrew word that literally means "Nation" and by extension "People", "People". The term "Goy" began to be used with the meaning on-Jewish" (belonging to another people or nation) after the division ws and Christians after the death sus. The surname "Sangoy" grants sanctity to the non-Jewish people by uniting an Italian word with a Hebrew one. |
Sanna | From sanna or zanna meaning "tusk, fang", a nickname for a person with a protruding tooth. |
Sansone | Derived from the given name SANSONE. |
Santangelo | From the name of a place dedicated to the Archangel Michael, or a fusion of the two names Sante and Angelo |
Santariga | Consisting of two words Santa = Saint and Riga = line, but it is unknown if Riga derives from a female first name. |
Santavenere | Consisting of two words Santa = Saint and Venere = Venus. Probably from the old Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, in Abruzzo region, or from the cult of Saint Venerio, transformed into a female name |
Sante, Santo, Santi, Santarelli, Santilli, Santella, Santini, Santone, Santucci | From the first name Santo. Possibly connected to someone acting as a saint, or who has connection with religious things (a sacristan) |
Santoianni | Consisting of two words Santo= Saint and Ianni, derived from Giovanni. |
Santoro | Someone born on "All Saints Day" |
Santoro | Means "all saint's day" in , a nickname for one born on that day. |
Sapienti | Means "wise, learned" in . |
Saracino, Saraceni, Saracini, Sarracino, Saraceno, Saraino, Seracini, Sarcini, Sarcì, Sarcinelli | From the word "Saracino" = Saracen, used in the Middle Age to indicate Arabs and Muslims. Sometimes used as a nickname for a destructive person |
Sardo | (Sardi) Typical surname e Sicilian commune mmarata (Agrigento) |
Sarno | Originally denoted a person from Sarno in Italy, named for the Sarno River (called Sarnus in Latin). |
Sarto, Sarti, Sartor, Sartini, Sartore | Occupational name meaning "tailor" in , from Latin sartor, from sarcire meaning "to mend". Sartini: Diminutive form of SARTO. |
Sassano | From the name of the town of Sassano, province of Salerno. Also derived from the Latin first name "Sassius", sassano = property of Sassius |
Sassi, Sasso, Sassone, Sassoli, Sassola, Sassetti | From the name of a place that includes the word "sasso" = stone, rock. Possibly also derived from the first name Sasso or Sassone, of German origin, to indicate someone from Saxony, population that came in Italy with the Lombards |
Saverio, Saveria | From the first name Saverio, derived from the Spanish family name "Xavier" |
Savini, Savino, Savinio, Savina, Sabini, Sabino, Savinelli | From the first name Savino or Sabino, derived from the name of a pre-roman population: the Sabines |
Savona | From the name of the city of Savona in northern Italy, called Savo by the Romans, of uncertain meaning. |
Sbaraglia, Sbaraglio | From the verb "sbaragliare" = to rout, to beat. Probably used as a nickname for a courageous person |
Sborgia | From the noble surname "Borgia", or from the Latin word "burgus" = castle, fortress |
Scafati, Scafato, Scafata | From the name of the town of Scafa, province of Pescara, derived from the Latin word "scapha" = valley |
Scalice | Scalish. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Scalise | Scalish. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Scalogna | Surname typical e Sicilian commune done (Enna); Caltagirone (Catania) |
Scannella, Scanno, Scannello | From the dialect word "scanna" = non arable land. Also derived from the Latin word "scamnum" = land between two valleys. The name of the town of Scanno, province of L'Aquila derives from that. The surname may also be derived from the name of place. |
Scarano, Scarani | From the old Italian "scarano" = bandit, used as a nickname |
Scarpa | Means "shoemaker" from scarpa meaning "shoe". |
Scarpazza | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ntaperto (Agrigento) |
Scarpone, Scarpitti, Scarpa | From the word "scarpa" = shoe, used as a nickname for a shoemaker |
Scarsella, Scarsello, Scarselli, Scarcello, Scarciello, Scarcella, Scarzello, Scarzella, Scarzelli | From the word "scarsella" = bag for documents, letters, money and objects |
Scarsi | Nickname for a poor or miserly person, from scarso "scarse, scant". Poor/miserly |
Scatena | Probably from the verb "scatenare" = to unleash, to cause. |
Scavo | Means "serf, slave", from Old Sicilian scavu. |
Schiazza | From the word "chiazza" = stein, blotch. In different dialects the word "schiazza" takes different meanings: to throw, a square, a stone used to wash the clothes in the river, |
Sciacca, Sciacchitano | Originally denoted someone from Sciacca, Sicily, Italy, which is of uncertain origin. |
Sciarra | A quarrelsome person |
Sciarra | From Sicilian sciarra meaning "quarrel, dispute", originally a nickname for a quarrelsome person. |
Sciarra, Sciarino, Sciarrone, Sciarratta, Sciarretta | From the Sicilian word "sciarra" = quarrel, used as a nickname, derived from the Arab "sarra" |
Scimia, Scimie, Scime' | From the word "scimmia" = monkey, probably used as a nickname. From the Arab word "sham's" = sun. Widespread in Sicily |
Scipioni, Scipione | From the Latin family name "Scipio, Scipionis" |
Sciullo, Sciulli | Possibly from the German "schul" |
Sciutto | Typical last name e Sicilian commune latabiano (Catania) |
Scola | From scuola meaning "school". |
Scolla | Typical surname e Sicilian commune zzomonreale (Palermo) |
Scordato | Means "forgotten, left behind" in . |
Scornavacca | Scarnavack. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Scorrano | From the name of the town of Scorrano, Salento area, Puglia region |
Scotti | From the medieval given name Francescotto, a diminutive of FRANCESCO. |
Scurti, Scurto | Probably from the adjective "corto" = short, to indicate a short person. Also derived from the dialect verb "scurtà" = to finish |
Scutti, Scutto, Scuti, Scuto | From the dialect word "scutu" = shield |
Sebastiani, Sebastianelli, Sebastianutti | From the Latin first name Sebastiano |
Segreti | From segreto meaning "secret", a nickname for a confidant. |
Selvaggio | form of SAVAGE. |
Serafini, Serafino, Serafin | From the first name Serafino, derived from the Hebrew "Serafim", from "seraf" = to burn |
Serpico | Serpent, reptile |
Serpico | From a nickname derived from serpe "serpent, reptile". |
Sessa | Originally indicated a person from from Sessa or Sessa Cilento, Italy (from Latin Suessa, of uncertain meaning). |
Sette | From the word "sette" = seven, used as a nickname given to the seventh child born in a family |
Sgro | Nickname for a curly-haired person, from Greek ??????? (sgouros) meaning "curly". |
Sguerzo | From the adjective "guercio" = blind, used as a nickname |
Siciliano | Derived from Sicilia. |
Siena | Indicated a person from Siena in Italy, which was named after the Gaulish tribe of the Senones. |
Sigismondi, Sigismondo, Sismondi, Sismonda, Sismondo, Simondini, Simondi | From the first name Sigismondo, of German origin, consisting of "sigis" = victory and "munda" = protection |
Silvestri, Silvestre, Silveri | From the first name "Silvestro", derived from the Latin "silvester" = who lives in the wood, not educated, wild |
Simone, Simoni, Simeone, Simoneti | From the first name Simone, derived from the Hebrew name "Sim'on", from the verb "sama" = to listen |
Sinagra | Originally denoted a person from Sinagra on Sicily, possibly derived from Latin sinus "inlet" and ager "field". Derived from the given name Senagora, an form of XENAGORAS. |
Slongo | From the nickname "longo, lungo" given to someone tall and thin |
Solario | Locative of uncertain origin. Possibly from one of several places Solaro, or from words meaning 'an open field exposed to the sun' or 'house with an attic'. |
Soldati | From soldato meaning "soldier", ultimately from Latin solidus, a type of Roman coin. |
Somma | From the names of places like Somma Lombardo or Somma Vesuviana, derived from Latin summa meaning "summit". |
Soranzo | descriptive or patronymic, a shortened form of Superanzo or Superancio 'excellent, superabundant', also used as a given name. |
Sordi | From sordo meaning "deaf", from Latin surdus. |
Sorella | From the word "sorella" = sister |
Sorgentone | From the word "sorgente" = spring, to indicate a family that lives near a big spring. Also probably from the root "sorg" that in dialect means mouse, or from "sergente" (sergeant) |
Soriano | From place names such as Soriano Calabro and Soriano nel Cimino. It is typical of southern Italy. |
Sorrentino | Derived from the town of Sorrento near Naples, called Surrentum in Latin, of unknown meaning. |
Sorto | perhaps descriptive, related to sordo 'deaf' |
Spada, Spadaccini, Spadaccino, Spadini, Spadelli, Spadotto, Spadoni, Spadazzi, Spadaro, Spadarino | Occupational name for an armorer or swordsman, from spada "sword", Latin spatha. From the word "spada" = sword, to indicate someone that works or makes swords, also someone that works in the army or is able to use that |
Spaggiari | Very popular surname in the region Emilia Romagna, surname Spaggiari is believed to be an abbreviated form spaggiari. And the ruspagiarus, deformation ispagiarus', which was the tax collector, particularly the ripatico, a medieval tribute that had to be paid to cross a river or remain on the banks vers, lakes, lagoons. |
Spallone | From the word "spalla" = shoulder; spallone = who has big shoulders |
Spanò | From Sicilian spanu meaning "sparse, thin hair", ultimately from Greek ??????? (spanios) meaning "scarce, rare". |
Sparacello | From Sicilian sparaciu meaning "asparagus", an occupational name for an asparagus seller or grower. |
Spavento | fright. Surnames of Orphans. |
Speca | From the dialect word "speca", spiga = spike, ear |
Spera, Speranza, Speranzi, Speranzon, Speranzoni, Speranzin, Speranzini | From the verb "sperare" = to hope and the name "Speranza" = Hope |
Sperandío | Typical surname e Sicilian commune rmini Imerese (Palermo) |
Speziale | Means "grocer" in , derived from Latin speciarius "spice seller". |
Spinelli, Spinello, Spina, Spinozzi, Spinosi, Spini | From the word "spina" = thorn. It might alsobe even the abbreviation of the name Malaspina, used in the Middle Agea. Spini enoted a person who lived near thorn bushes, from spina "thorn, spine", from Latin. There may have been different origins. From the medieval name Hospinello, or the short form of Crispino, or the fish spinello, or the spinello which is a precious stone, or from the towns of Spinello (one in the Province of Foggia and another in the Province of Cosenza) or Spinelli (one in the Province of Pisa and another in the Province of Salerno). |
Sposito | Lost. Surnames of Orphans. |
Sposti | Sposti: variant posito, surname given to abandoned children. See Esposito. |
Spurio | Illegitimate. Surnames of Orphans. |
Spurio | spurious. Surnames of Orphans. |
Stabile | From the medieval given name Stabile which meant "stable, firm". |
Stablum | Northern name derived from Latin stabulum meaning "stable". |
Staffieri, Staffiere, Staffieri | From the word "staffiere" = the servant that used to help the lord to get on a horse, derived from staffa = stirrup |
Stampone, Stamponi | From the Germanic word "stampjan" = to crush, to stamp. It is a surname deriving probably from a tool used to reproduce forms |
Staniscia | Probably from the locality of the Peloponneso named "Stanitza". Also could be connected with the Calabria surname "Stanizzi" |
Stati, Stato | From the Latin family name "Statius" or "Stazio" |
Stefani | From the first name Stefano, derived from the Greek word "stèphanos" = crown |
Stella, Stelli, Stellini, Stellato, Stellati, Stellari, Stellano, Stellacci, Stelloni, Stellon, Stelle | From the word "stella" = star, used also as a female first name. The Stars. Surnames of Orphans. |
Sticca | From the dialect word "sticca" = long shovel, derived from the gothic word "stika" = stick |
Stilo | Derived from the name of the town of Stilo in southern Italy. It is possibly derived from Greek ?????? (stylos) meaning "column, pillar". |
Stornado | probably descriptive, perhaps related to Stornello, below. |
Stornelli, Stornello, Storniolo, Stornaiuolo, Strurniolo, Stornaiulo | From the word "storno" = sparrow, bird, used as a nickname. The "stornelli" are rhymes invented while singing. |
Sventura | Unfortunate. Surnames of Orphans. |
Taccone, Tacconi, Tacchini, Tacchetto, Taccarelli, Tacchella, Tacchelli, Tacchia, Tacca, Tacco | From the word "taccone" = patch, derived from a job; also from the Germanic first name Takko, derived from thaka = roof, protection. The word "tacco" means heel, block, chock |
Taddei, Taddeo, Taddia, Taddeini, Tadini, Tadolini, Taddeucci | From the first name Taddeo |
Tafani | From the nickname tafano meaning "gadfly", indicating an annoying person. |
Tagliacozzi | From the name of the town of Tagliacozzo, province of L'Aquila |
Tagliaferro | Tolliver, Toliver which means "ironcutter" in Italian. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Taglieri | From the word "tagliere" = a wood kitchen tool where is cut the food or where is prepared the homemade pasta; to indicate a person that used those tools for the job |
Tamaro | Possibly from the Germanic given name THIETMAR. It is typical of the area around Trieste in northern Italy. |
Tamboia | Possibly means "drummer", from tamburo meaning "drum". |
Tamburro, Tamburo, Tamburri, Tamburelli, Tamburini, Tamburlini, Tamborino, Tammurello, Tamburin, Tamburella | From the word "tamburo" = drums; to indicate someone that plays that musical instrument. |
Tancredi, Tangredi | From the first name Tancredo of German origin, consisting of "thanka" = thinking and "rhada" = advise |
Tanzi | From the first name Lattanzio, derived from the Latin "Lactantius" from an ancient vegetation goddess "Lactans" |
Tapia | Typical surname e Sicilian commune ro (Agrigento) |
Taraborrelli, Taraborrello | From the name of the town of Borrello, province of Chieti, derived from "Burrello", name of a branch of the Great Counts of Marsi. In the past the town was named also "Terra Burrelli" = land of Burrello. |
Tarantino | Locational name that originally designated a person who came from Taranto, a city in southeast Italy, which was originally called ????? (Taras) by Greek colonists. A famous bearer of this name is the American director Quentin Tarantino (1963-). |
Taraschi | From the Latin scientific name of a plant "taraxacum officinalis", in dialect "tarasseche" = a kind of Flower (Dente di leone) |
Tarazone | Typical surname e Sicilian commune essandria della Rocca (Agrigento) |
Taricani, Tariccone, Tarricane | Probably from the Arab root "tariq" meaning "who arrives during the night" |
Tarquini, Tarquinio, Tarquinia | From the first name Tarquinio, derived from the Latin "tarquinius" = someone from Tarquinia |
Tartaglia | From the word tartaglia = stutterer, used as a nickname |
Tassoni, Tassi, Tasselli, Tassino, Tasini, Tassotto, Tassone, Tassoni, Tassani, Tassinari, Tasinato | From the word "tasso" with its different meanings = badger and also a kind of tree |
Taverna | From the place name Taverna, common in different parts of Italy. It means "inn, tavern" in . |
Taviani, Tavian | From the first name Ottavio, derived from the noble family name "Octavia". Name given by the Romans to the 8th child born in a family |
Tedeschi, Tedesco, Todesco, Tedisco, Tudisco, Todisco, Todeschini | From the word "tedesco" = someone from Germany |
Tenaglia | From the word "tenaglia" = pincers, to indicate someone who works with that |
Teodori, Todari, Todaro, Totaro | From the first name Teodoro, derived from the Greek name "Theodoros" = gift of God |
Teri | Typical surname e Sicilian commune nta Mergherita Di Belice (Agrigento) |
Terranova | Means "new land" in . |
Terzi | From the given name TERZO, or a name for a third child. |
Tessaro | Occupational name meaning "weaver", ultimately from Latin texarius. |
Testa, Testi, Testoni, Testini, Testai, Testani | From the word "testa" = head, derived from the Latin "testam" = shell, used as a nickname for physic or intellectual characteristics |
Teti | Probably from Albania, derived from the name of the town of Theti or from the Greek word "thetes" = laborers |
Thadei | patronymic |
Tiberi, Tiberio, Tiberia | From the first name Tiberio, derived from the "tiberius" = someone born or that lives near the Tiber river |
Tieri, Tiero | From the German first name Gualtiero, derived from "Waldhari", consisting of "waldaz" = boss, powerful and "harja" = army |
Tirabassi, Tirabasso | Probably a nickname, from the dialect expression "tira abbasso" (draw downward" |
Tiraboschi | Possibly of Germanic origin meaning "shepherd". This surname is typical of Lombardy. |
Tivoli | Derived from the resort town of Tivoli, near Rome, originally called Tibur in Latin, of uncertain origin. |
Tocci | An Italian personal name. |
Todaro | From a regional form of a given name Todaro, a variant of TEODORO. It is quite common in Sicily. |
Tollis, Tollo | From the name of the town of Tollo; also derived from the Latin first name Tullus, Tullius |
Toloni | Derived from the given name BARTOLOMEO. |
Tomado | patronymic, from a form of Tommaso |
Tomaro, Tomara, Tomaria, Tomaia, Tomari, Tomai | From the medieval Latin "tomaria", tomaia = the superior part of the shoe. |
Tommasi Tomassetti, Tommaso, Tomasi, Tomas, Tomaz, Tomà, Tomati, Tomatis, Tomat, Tomadi, Tomado, Tomasich, Tomassich, Tommaselli, Tommasello, Tommasella, Tommasetti, Tommasini, Tommasuzzi, Tommasoni, Tommaseo, Tomaselli, Tomasello, Tomasella, Tomasetti, Tomassetti, Tomasini, Tomasino, Tomasin, Tomassini, Tomasicchio, Tomasuzzi, Tomasoni, Tomassoni, Tomasutti, Tomadini, Tomadoni, Tomaelli, Tomaello, Tomaella, Tomaino | From the first name Tommaso of Aramaic origin meaning twin |
Tontodonati | Consisting of two words: "tonto" = simpleton and donato from the Latin "Donatus", possibly an association of a nickname and a father's name |
Tornatore | Typical last name e Sicilian commune gheria (Palermo) |
Tornincasa | From a medieval name given to a boy born after the death of a previous one, derived from ritorna in casa "come back home". |
Toro, Tori | Probably from the town of Toro in Abruzzo, derived from the latin word "torus" = heap of land, or a diminutive of Salvatore |
Tosi, Tosetti, Toselli | Means "clean-shaven", usually denoting a younger man, from Latin tonsus "shaved". |
Tosto | From a nickname for a tough, stubborn person, from tosto "hard, tough". |
Trafficante | Traficant. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Trapani | From the name of the Sicilian city of Trapani, derived from Greek ??????? (drepane) meaning "sickle". |
Traversa, Traversi, Traversini, Traverso | form of TRAVERS. |
Trevisan | Italian last name which means “Alchemist”. Locative, from Treviso, a city 20 miles NNW of Venice. |
Trovato, Trovatello | Foundling. Surnames of Orphans. |
Trucco | Denoted a person coming from a place of this name in northern Italy. |
Trudu | Means "thrush" in Sardinian (from Latin turdus). |
Tulio, Tullo | From the first name Tullio, derived from the latin family name "Tullius" |
Tulipano | tulip. Surnames of Orphans. |
Tumicelli | Possibly from a diminutive of the given name BARTOLOMEO. |
Turano | Typical surname e Sicilian commune mbuca di Sicilia (Agrigento) |
Turati | From the name of the town of Turate near Como in Lombardy. |
Turco, Turchi | The study e etymology alian surnames traces the origin e Turkish surname in Campania, the Italian region where the greatest concentration ople with this surname is currently found. In all aly, some 3,000 people are calculated with the surname TURCO, which places it at 538 in the ranking e most popular surnames. The history is particular surname mentions a noble offspring present in Basilicata, Liguria and Tuscany; unts in the Veneto and rds in Piemonte. Deepening the meaning and origin |
Turino, Turitto | From the word "ventura" = good luck. Also derived from an abbreviation of the first name Bonaventura. |
Turri | locative, from torre 'tower'. Possibly also patronymic form a pet form of Salvatore or Bonaventura. |
Ubaldi, Ubaldino, Uboldi | From the first name Ubaldo, of German origin meaning bold |
Uberti, Uberto | Italian last name which means “Manufacturer”. Derived from the given name UBERTO. |
Uccello | Means "bird" in , either a nickname for a person who resembled a bird or an occupational name for a birdcatcher. |
Udine | It means “A city in northeastern Italy”. |
Udine | A city in northeastern Italy. |
Uggeri | Derived from the given name EDGARDO. |
Ughi | From the given name UGO. |
Uliviero | From the first name Oliviero |
Ungaro, Ungaretti | Means "Hungarian" in . |
Urbani, Urbano, Urbaniello | From the first name Urbano, derived from the Latin word "urbanus" = citizen |
Urso | D’Urso, de Urso, Ursone, D'URSI, DURSI, DURSO, D'URZO, DURZO, URSI, URSO, URSONE, URZI, URZO. All these surnames derive, directly or through dialectal modifications, from the Latin name Ursus. |
Urso, Ursini | From the Latin word "ursus" = bear. |
Utino | perhaps patronymic from a pet form of Benvenuto |
Vacca | A person who worked with the cattle |
Vacca | Means "cow" in , originally denoting a person who worked with cattle. |
Vaccaro | Occupational name meaning "cowherd" in . |
Vadini | From the Latin word "vadum" = ford, to indicate the place of origin of the family |
Valente | Possible Sicilian surname, typical e Sicilian commune mbuca di Siclia (Agrigento) |
Valente | From the first name Valente, derived from the Latin name "Valens, Valentis", from the Latin verb valere = to be well, healthy |
Valenti | Possible Sicilian surname, typical e Sicilian commune nturipe (Enna) |
Valenti | Patronymic from the given name Valente, an form of VALENS. A famous bearer of the surname was Jack Valenti (1921-2007), advisor to American president Lyndon Johnson. |
Valentini | Means "son of VALENTINO". |
Valentino | Valentine. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Valeri, Valerio, Valleri, Valerini, Valeriani | From the first name Valerio, derived from the Latin name "Valerius", from the Latin verb valere = to be well, healthy |
Valerio | From the given name VALERIO. |
Vallese | From the word "valle" = valley |
Valter, Valtieri | From the German first name Gualtiero, derived from "Waldhari", consisting of "waldaz" = leader and "harja" = army |
Vanni | From the first name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew "Yohanan", consisting of "Yahwè" = God and "hanan" = to be merciful |
Varano | Derived from one of the many towns of this name in Italy. |
Varriano | From the Latin name "Varius" the suffix -anus means property of Varius; used as a nickname for someone that lives in or comes from the property of Varrius |
Vasile | From the first name Basilio, derived from the Latin "Basilius" from the Greek "basilieios" = of the king |
Vassalo | Typical surname e Sicilian commune rigento (Agrigento) |
Vecchia, Vecchini, Vecchioni | From the adjective "vecchio" = old. To indicate originally probably children of old parents |
Vecchio | Typical last name e Sicilian commune cata (Agrigento) |
Vella | (Vela) Typical surname e Sicilian commune cata (Girganti) |
Venditti, Vendetto, Venditto | From the first name Benedetto meaning blessed, from the latin verb "benedicere", to bless. |
Venere | Possible Sicilian surname, typical e Sicilian commune ro (Agrigento) |
Venerio, Veneroso, Veneranda | It is not clear the origin of this surname. Probably from the old Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, in Abruzzo region, or from the cult of Saint Venerio or Saint Veneranda |
Veneziale, Veneziano, Veneziani | From the city of Venezia = Venice; used to indicate someone from Venice or from the Veneto region |
Venier | patronymic from a Venetian form of Venerio. One of Venice's important noble families bore this surname from the 11th century. |
Ventimiglia | From the name of the historical city Ventimiglia, now near the French border, ultimately from Latin Albintimilium. |
Ventresca, Ventresco | From the dialect word "ventresca" = dressed pork product |
Ventura | Foundling. Surnames of Orphans. |
Ventura | From the given names BONAVENTURA (), BUENAVENTURA (Spanish) and BOAVENTURA (Portuguese). |
Ventura, Venturi, Venturini, Venturato, Venturoli | From the word "ventura" = good luck, Also an abbreviation of the first name Bonaventura |
Venturi | Italian last name which means “Good luck”. |
Venturi | From the Italian “bonaventura” that means “good luck.” |
Venturini | Angels, Little Angels. Surnames of Orphans. |
Verardi | From the German first name "Verardo", consisting of "waria-" = army or "wara" = to protect or to defend |
Verdecchia, Verdicchio, Verdacchi, Verdone, Verdelli, Verdi | From the word "verde" = green |
Vergotti, Vergone, Vergari, Vergano | From the word "verga" = stick used by shepherds and farmers |
Verona | From the name of the city of Verona, one of the most important historical cities of northern Italy. The meaning of the city's name is uncertain. |
Veronesi | From the city of Verona |
Veronesi | Variant of VERONA. |
Verratti, Verratto | From the Verrino river, in Molise or from the word "verro" = male pig used for the reproduction |
Verrecchia, Verrecchio, Verrocchio, Verretta, Verretti, Verricello, Verricelli, Verrina | From the Latin word "verrus" = male pig used for the reproduction. Nickname for someone that works with pigs |
Vescovi | Derived from vescovo meaning "bishop". |
Vespa | From an nickname meaning "wasp". |
Vespa, Vespone, Vespini, Vespucci | From the word "vespa" = wasp |
Vestini | From the ancient italic population Vestini, located in the area between Pescara and Atri, Abruzzo region |
Vestri | A diminutive form of Silvestro”. |
Vestri | A diminutive form of Silvestro. |
Vestri | From the given name SILVESTRO. |
Vicario | Means "vicar" in Spanish and , an ecclesiastic title used to denote a representative of a bishop. It is derived from Latin vicarius meaning "substitute, deputy". |
Vico | Means "town" in , derived from Latin vicus. |
Vidal | patronymic. This derivative of Latin Vitellus is more common in southern France than Italy. |
Vielmi, Vielmetti, Vielmini | From the first name Guglielmo, derived from the German name consisting of "wilian" = will and "hëlma-" = helmet |
Vieri | From the first name Oliviero |
Vignola | Typical last name e Sicilian commune agona (Agrigento) |
Vigo | Variant of VICO. |
Villa | A region name. |
Villa | (Vila) Typical surname e Sicilian commune vara (Girganti) |
Villa | This surname is famous among soccer lovers. The name means ‘someone from the village’. |
Villa | Means "town" in and Spanish, from Latin. It was originally given to a person who came from a town, as opposed to the countryside. |
Villa, Villetti, Villino, Villotta, Villone, Villasco, Villata | From the Latin word "villa", used in the Middle Ages for a small village |
Villanova | Typical last name e Sicilian commune otte (Agrigento) |
Vincelli | Probably from the Latin word "vinco" = wicker; also derived from the verb "vincere" = to win |
Vincenzi | From the first name Vincenzo, derived from the Latin "vincens" = the winner |
Vinci | It means “of Vinci”. |
Vinci | From Vinci near Florence |
Vinci | It means “of Vinci.” |
Vinci | From the given name VINCENTE. Originally indicated a person from Vinci near Florence, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. |
Vinciguerra | Winwar. Italian surnames were often anglicised in the United States |
Vinciguerra, Vincimala, Vincimali, Vinciprova | Consisting of two words: "vincere" = to win and "guerra" = war |
Viola | Italian last name which means “Violet”. |
Viola | From the female personal name. |
Viola | From the given name VIOLA. |
Virga | From the word "verga" = stick used by shepherds and farmers |
Virrina, Virrini | From the Latin word "verrus" = male pig |
Viscia | perhaps descriptive from visco 'bishop' |
Visco, Vesco, Veschi, Vischi, Viscovo | From the word "vescovo" = bishop, deriveed from the Greca "episkopos" |
Vitale | Typical surname e Sicilian commune mmerata / Sambuca / Licata (Gigenti) |
Vitale | From the first name Vitale, derived from the Latin greeting "Vitalis" = who gives the life, who will live well etc |
Vitali | Italian last name which means “Life”. |
Vitali | From the Latin “vita” meaning “life.” |
Vitali | From the given name VITALE. |
Vitelli | From the word "vitello" = veal; also derived from the first name Vito |
Vitturi | probably patronymic from Vittorio |
Vitturi | probably patronymic from Vittorio. |
Volpe, Volpi, Vulpi, Volpella, Volpicella, Volpini, Volponi, Volpati ,Volpin, Volpes, Volpino, Volpon, Volpone, Vulpetti | Volpin, like Volpe, Volpes, Volpi, Volpini, Volpino, Volpon, Volpone, Volponi, Vulpetti. All these surnames derive, directly or through hipocorísticos (suppression syllable with diminutive intention) or augmentative, nicknames linked to somatic characteristics or behavior person. Deriva de volpe = fox, and is related to the concept nning, slyness and speed typical e fox. Volpin is a typical surname dova, Volpini ntral Italy, Volpe prevails in the South, Volpi is typical rthern Italy. Vol |
Voltolini | From the name of the alpine valley of Valtellina in Lombardy, northern Italy. |
Zabatino | From the first name Sabato = Saturday, very rare, given to the children born in said day of the week |
Zaccardi, Zaccardo | From the fist name Zaccaria or from the Neapolitan dialect word "zaccaro" = boy |
Zacchi, Zacchelli, Zacchetti, Zacconi | From the first name Giacomo (Zacomo), Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God has protected |
Zadro | Zadro, decisamente raro, ha un nucleo tra le province di Pordenone e di Venezia, zona di San Vito Al Tagliamento e Cordovado (PN) e di Portogruaro (VE), dovrebbe derivare da un soprannome dialettale derivato dal vocabolo dialettale zadro (teatro) derivato a sua volta dal vocabolo latino theatrum, originato il soprannome probabilmente dall'abitare la famiglia nelle prossimità di una località dove si tenevano rappresentazioni teatrali. Tracce di queste cognominizzazioni le troviamo a Treviso nel 1 |
Zane | patronymic, from a a Venetian form of Gianni, a pet form of Giovanni |
Zanetti | A famous name of the Christian World. Italian surname derived from de nom Giovanni (John in English) |
Zanetti | Derived from a diminutive of the given name GIOVANNI. A famous bearer is Argentinian soccer player Javier Zanetti (1973-). |
Zangari | Shoemaker, boot maker |
Zangari | Southern name, derived from Greek ????????? (tsankaris) meaning "shoemaker, cobbler". |
Zappa, Zappacosta, Zappalorto, Zappaterra, Zappavigna, Zappulla, Zapparoli, Zappatore, Zappitelli, Zappi | From the word "zappa" = hoe; surname connected to the job of the farmers |
Zara, Zaratino, Zarattino, Zarattini, Zaratini | From the name of the town of Zara, in Croatia |
Zarlenga | From a dialect word meaning piece of salted and dry animal meat |
Zavarella, Zavarelle | From a dialect word "zavatta", ciabatta = slipper (shoes) |
Zen | patronymic, from a Venetian shortening of Zeno |
Zen | patronymic, from a Venetian shortening of Zeno. |
Zeni | Found in Prussia, a name from medieval times. |
Zeni | Means "son of ZENO". |
Zeno | patronymic |
Zentil | patronymic, from a Venetian form of Gentile |
Ziccardi, Ziccardo | From the dialect word "zicche" = occasion |
Zini | Derived from names such as Lorenzino, a diminutive of LORENZO, or Vincenzino, a diminutive of VINCENZO. |
Zinni, Zinno | Possibly from the dialect words "zinnu" or "zinna" = small, little |
Zino | Diminutive from the names ending with –zino. |
Zino | Derived from the given name Zino, a short form of names ending with -zino, such as Lorenzino, a diminutive of LORENZO, or Vincenzino, a diminutive of VINCENZO. |
Zorzelli, Zorzello, Zorzini, Zorzi, Zorzin, Zorzil, Zorzon, Zorzenon, Zorzani, Zorzan, Zorzanello, Zurzuli, Zorzulli, Zorzalo, Zorzallo, Zorzal, Zorzutti | From the first name Giorgio, deriving from the Greek word "gheorgos" = farmer; patronymic, from a Venetian form of Giorgio |
Zucaro, Zuccarini, Zuccari, Zuccarelli, Zuccarini, Zuccarino, Zuccherino, Zuccherini | From the word "zucchero" = sugar, used as a nickname for a sweet and good person |
Zucco, Zuccola | From the first name Giacomo, Giacobo, Giacopo, Giacobbe, derived from the Hebrew "Yaaquob" = God has protected |
Zulli, Zullo | Possibly from the Greek surname "Tsulos", from Giulio. |
Zumino | Typical surname e Sicilian commune iacca (Agrigento); Partinico (Palermo) |
Zunino | Italian last name which means “A person from northern Italy”. |
Zunino | From the northern Italy. |
Zunino | Derived from the given name GIOVANNI. |
Zusto | patronymic, from a Venetian form of Giusto |
Occupational name for a maker of sacks, from sacco, Latin saccus. From the word "sacco" = sack, bag. To indicate someone that makes, transports or loads sacks. From the word "sackman" of the old German. To indicate someone that makes, transports or loads sacks. The nickname saccomanno was also used with the meaning of "sacker" |