Italian Surnames

Abbot

From Abruzzo

Guardian

Living water

Small field

From Albania

Noble and bright (dim.)

Ready for battle

Cheerful

High or noble

From Amalfi

Beloved

Immortal

Friend

Little Antonio

Sand

Blue

Kiss (Tuscan)

From Baggio

Bold (Venetian)

Little bold one

Crossbow

Barber

Big beard

From Bari

Baron or nobleman

Son of Barsotto

Little Bartolo

King or regal

Battle or warrior

Beautiful flower

Little beautiful

Handsome man

Blessed

Welcome

Bear-hardy

Beret maker

From Bergamo

Strong as a bear

Bold as a bear (dim.)

Little blessed one

Drink water

White variant

White or fair-haired

White or fair

Blond

Farmer (Piedmontese)

From Bologna