SURNAMES IN ITALY

Surname Ancarani

Origin and meaning

The authors agree that the surname was formed from the place name Ancarano.

E. De Felice identifies it as a surname of Emilia, of the Marche and also of Abruzzo, formed from the place name Ancarano (in the provinces of Pesaro and Teramo, among others).

E. Rossoni agrees on the toponymic base and suggests that it could also derive from names of localities originating from the presence of a temple dedicated to the goddess Ancaria. With this name the marquis of Spoleto and Camerino between 937 and 940 is remembered.

Variants

Geographic distribution: Emilia, Marche, Abruzzo

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This entry brings together what 2 authors propose about the origin of the surname. In some cases they agree and reinforce a single hypothesis; in others, they contribute different views worth considering.

Sources

This entry of the Italian Surname Meanings dictionary is based on the following specialized onomastic sources:

  • De Felice, E. (1978). Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. Milano: Mondadori.
  • Rossoni, E. (2002). Origine e storia dei cognomi italiani. Retrieved from https://www.cognomiitaliani.org