Surname Laria
Origin and meaning
E. Rossoni considers this a very infrequent surname, originating in the region of Calabria, with a presence in the Vibo Valentia and Catanzaro areas. According to Rossoni, it would derive from a modification of the surname Lauria, and he records documentary traces from the 18th century associated with that area.
P. Durante, by contrast, proposes a Greek origin, linking it to the term laròs, meaning "sweet".
Geographic distribution: The Vibo Valentia and Catanzaro areas
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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:
- Rossoni, E. (2002). Origine e storia dei cognomi italiani. Retrieved from https://www.cognomiitaliani.org
- Bergamo, N. (2013, May 21). Impero Romano d'Oriente 330–1453 la sua storia. Retrieved January 19, 2021, from https://www.imperobizantino.it/