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Pages in category "Italian-language surnames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 4,395 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Common names which originated as place names. May denote former residence, or, if the bearer has a Muslim patrilineal background, that their ancestors ruled the place. Common places used as surnames include Dibra, Laci, Shkodra, Prishtina, Delvina, Koroveshi and Permeti, as well as the famous Frasheri surname of the Frasheri family.
Pages in category "Surnames of Italian origin" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 704 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Russo is a common Southern Italian and Sicilian surname. It is the Southern counterpart of Rossi and comes from a nickname indicating red hair or beard, from russo , russë and russu , from Late Latin russus or rubius , Classical Latin rubeus , "red".
Rossi is an Italian surname, said to be the most common surname in Italy. Due to the diaspora, it is also very common in other countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Switzerland, the United States and Uruguay. Rossi is the plural of Rosso (meaning "red (haired)", in Italian). [1]
Esposito (Italian pronunciation: [eˈspɔːzito]) is an Italian surname. It ranks the fourth most common surname in Italy. [1] It is especially common in Campania in general and in Naples in particular. [2] [3]
Canale is a popular Italian surname. The name is thought to have originated in various parts of Northern Italy and its literal English translation is "Canal", which means waterway. Italian surnames were often taken from places of residence, such as a town or village. Names were also derived from landmarks, which could explain the Canale name.
Combined names come from old traditional families and are considered one last name, but are rare. Although Argentina is a Spanish-speaking country, it is also composed of other varied European influences, such as Italian, French, Russian, German, etc. Children typically use their fathers' last names only.