SURNAMES IN ITALY

Surname Reduzzi

Origin and meaning

E. Rossoni identifies it as a typically Lombard surname of the Bergamo area, especially of Castel Rozzone, Calvenzano and Casirate d'Adda.

Rossoni proposes that it could derive from the Italianization of a diminutive form of the Germanic name Reduin, formed by rad ("counsel") and win ("friend"). As a second hypothesis, he considers it derived from reduced forms of names such as Ansefredus, Argefredus, Alfredus or Baldefredus.

It is considered a recurrent anthroponymic surname, derived from the name Redus, formed by rad- ("counsel"). The similar surname Radici is recorded.

Geographic distribution: The Bergamo area (Castel Rozzone, Calvenzano, Casirate d'Adda).

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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
  • Research conducted by Surnames in Italy, the English-language project of Ancestros Italianos, based on the bibliography cited in the references.