SURNAMES IN ITALY

Radaello

This form is a variant of the surname Redaelli.

Origin and meaning

E. De Felice and E. Rossoni agree that the surname has its origin in northern Lombardy.

De Felice specifies that it was formed from the surname Re, to which was added the determination of the locality of residence and origin —da Ello, a small centre of the Brianza, in the province of Como—, to distinguish the line and the family among the numerous ones that share the common surname Re in the area.

Rossoni identifies it as specific to the north of the Milan area and of northern Lombardy, and refers to the entry RADAELLI.

Variants

Geographic distribution: Upper Lombardy, Milan (frequent)

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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