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Italian Surname Searches

If you are looking to do an Italian Surname Searches , we have found some of the best links. While there are many many links these are our favorites. Visit our LINKS page for more research information. And our BOOKS page for how to research.

This is a really cool site as it gives the origin for your name, also variations and popularity in the US — Behind the Name

This is a pretty neat one as it shows the map of Italy with the names by region, heat map style — Brilliant Maps

This one gives a heat map in a different style, and other countries as well — Italian Surname Map

One more map, in a different style — Italian Names

Surnames by region, type in a surname for the region and you get a list, you can also get the list of the most common names in a region — Italian Surnames

This site gives a list of names by region also — Italy Heritage

Italian Side gives you location and pronunciation — Italian Side

Seven facts about Italian surnames from Ancestry.com — Ancestry Italian Surnames

Interesting article on the origin of Italian Surnames ( over 1,000,000 )– La Gazzetta

Extensive Italian Surname Searches from BYU — BYU Italian List

Brief article on Italian Surname Searches from Ancestral Findings

The ten most common Italian Surname searches in the US

1. Russo (45,787 people)

2. Marino (26,789 people)

3. Romano (24,280 people)

4. Rossi (23,879 people)

5. Bruno (22,917 people)

6. Esposito (21,438 people)

7. Caruso (19,400 people)

8. Rizzo (17,368 people)

9. Gallo (16,937 people)

10. Greco (16,178 people)

Search on my grandmother's name from Italian Surnames

Piromallo	12.28	Napoli	Napoli
Piromallo	9.60	Torre del Greco	Napoli
Piromallo	9.48	San Nicola la Strada	Caserta
Piromallo	9.36	Portici	Napoli
Piromallo	3.83	Marano di Napoli	Napoli
Piromallo	3.51	Ercolano	Napoli
Piromallo	3.44	Castello di Cisterna	Napoli
Piromallo	3.36	Mugnano di Napoli	Napoli
Piromallo	3.32	Pomigliano d’Arco	Napoli
Piromallo	2.44	Forio	Napoli

Antenati and Italian Genealogy Research Tips

November 22, 2024 No Comments

Discover the transformative journey of Bill Sallurday as he uncovers his Italian roots, tracing his family lineage back to the picturesque village of San Cipriano Picentino. With a passion for genealogy, Bill’s relentless research has revealed his family’s true surname, Sabato, and connected over 8,000 individuals through a comprehensive genealogical database. His dedication not only reconnected him with his heritage but also earned him honorary citizenship from the village, highlighting the profound impact of his

Roots and Reflections – Sicily

November 18, 2024 No Comments

Reflecting on the resilience of our ancestors, this episode journeys through the vibrant narratives of Sicilian heritage and its cultural echoes in the Italian-American communities across the United States. Join us as we hear from Francesca and Manuel, whose roots connect them to Gela, Sicily, with Manuel sharing his role in preserving Italian culture as the president of the historic Italian Athletic Club in San Francisco. We also explore Jerry’s passionate involvement with the St.

Italian Americans Hershey PA

November 15, 2024 No Comments

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Lou Paioletti as we uncover the rich legacy of Italian-American heritage in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Lou takes us on a heartfelt journey, sharing his family’s migration story from Tuscany to Hershey, a town renowned for its chocolate but also a beacon of hope for countless Italian immigrants drawn by industrial opportunities. We explore how these families, including Lou’s ancestors, contributed significantly to Hershey’s industrial evolution, particularly in the stone

Uncovering Family History In Photos

November 8, 2024 No Comments

Imagine uncovering your family’s history through a single photograph. That’s the journey we embark on with Maureen Taylor, the renowned “photo detective,” as we explore the powerful intersection of history and photography. From the meticulous art of traditional photography to the instant gratification of digital captures, we uncover how these images serve as portals to the past. Through personal anecdotes and insights, I reflect on how my father’s career as a New York Daily News

Embracing Italian Roots Vallesaccarda

October 25, 2024 No Comments

Lorraine LoRusso never imagined her sister’s volunteer work would lead to an extraordinary reunion with long-lost family in Italy. Join us as Lorraine shares her heartfelt story of tracing her roots back to the charming town of Vallesaccarda. These discoveries, sparked by ship records and naturalization papers, not only rekindled family ties but also brought to life the enduring legacy of her grandfather, who bravely set sail for America in 1914. We also explore the

Researching Faicchio Campania

October 12, 2024 No Comments

Imagine discovering that your family’s story spans centuries and continents, connecting you to people and places you never knew existed. That’s precisely the journey Rich Di Palma embarked upon, and he shares his remarkable experiences tracing his Italian roots from Faicchio Campania in our latest episode. Rich recounts how his grandfather’s Italian songs ignited a lifelong passion for genealogy, leading him to uncover long-lost relatives and delve deep into family records dating back to the