SURNAMES IN ITALY

Aurigèmma

This form is a variant of the surname Auriemma.

Origin and meaning

The authors agree that Auriemma is a surname derived from the old feminine name Aurigemma, composed of auro ("gold") and gemma ("gem, precious stone", in the southern form iemma).

E. De Felice presents it as a surname common in the Naples area, formed as a matronymic from the nickname and old feminine name Aurigèmma.

E. Rossoni provides the semantic nuance: he translates the name as "gem of gold" and adds that it was given to girls much desired by their families.

Variants

Geographic distribution: Naples

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Comparative analysis based on 2 authors: where they agree, the hypothesis is strengthened; where they differ, the alternative interpretations are presented.

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