How to understand the origin of Italian surnames Part 2
Have you ever wondered how your last name might reveal fascinating details about your past? In this episode, we dive into the world of Italian surnames, exploring their origins and…
How to understand the origins of Italian surnames Part 1
In part 1 Raffaele Fontanella explains the origins of surnames from the renaissance, how dialects impacted first names and surnames based on his book "Cognomi di Stabia". How the Romans…
History of Naples Italy with Vintage Photos
I have seen a lot of people that whose ancestors are from Naples, or Italy in general wondering why they have a percentage of Greek, Spanish, Arabic or other non-Italian…
Italian Food — What are the origins?
We all know that Italian Food is the best in the world, but have you ever wondered where it came from. As both a trained chef and a avid genealogist…
What Are The Top Ten Italian Surnames
Did you know that there are over 300,000 Italian surnames! That's more than any other country in the world. We have complied the top ten below. Chances are that your…