Italian surnames list

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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
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

































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