List of most common surnames in Europe
Italy
Table:
Rank

Surname

Frequency

Meaning

1
Rossi
60.487
Red (Northern and Central Italy)

2
Russo
42.877
Red (Southern Italy)

3
Ferrari
33.707
Blacksmith

4
Esposito
31.980
Exposed (abandoned child)

5
Bianchi
25.121
White

6
Romano
24.062
Roman

7
Colombo
23.484
Dove (abandoned child)

8
Bruno
20.509
Brown

9
Ricci
19.879
Curly

10
Greco
18.225
Greek

11
Marino
17.939
Marine, seaman

12
Gallo
17.622
Rooster

13
De Luca
17.438
Son of luke

14
Conti
17.173
Count

15
Costa
16.875
Coast

16
Mancini
16.784
Left handed

17
Giordano
16.636
Jordan

18
Rizzo
16.394
Curly

19
Lombardi
15.220
Lombard

20
Barbieri
14.304
Barber

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Rossi ( [ ˈrossi ] ) 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 , Australia , Austria , Brazil , Canada , Chile , France , Peru , Switzerland , the United States and Uruguay . Rossi is the plural of Rosso ( meaning red ( haired ) , in Italian ) . It is also a Finnish surname , not connected with the Italian one . [ citation needed ]
Red is the color at the end of the visible spectrum of light , next to orange and opposite violet . It has a dominant wavelength of approximately 625-740 nanometres . It is a primary color in the RGB color model and the CMYK color model , and is the complementary color of cyan . Reds range from the brilliant yellow-tinged scarlet and vermillion to bluish-red crimson , and vary in shade from the pale red pink to the dark red burgundy . The red sky at sunset results from Rayleigh scattering , while the red color of the Grand Canyon and other geological features is caused by hematite or red ochre , both forms of iron oxide . Iron oxide also gives the red color to the planet Mars . The red color of blood comes from the protein hemoglobin , while ripe strawberries , red apples and reddish autumn leaves are colored by anthocyanins . Red pigment made from ochre was one of the first colors used in prehistoric art . The Ancient Egyptians and Mayans colored their faces red in ceremonies ; Roman generals had their bodies colored red to celebrate victories . It was also an important color in China , where it was used to color early pottery and later the gates and walls of palaces . :60-61 In the Renaissance , the brilliant red costumes for the nobility and wealthy were dyed with kermes and cochineal . The 19th century brought the introduction of the first synthetic red dyes , which replaced the traditional dyes .
Russo ( Italian : [ ˈrusso ] , Sicilian : [ ˈrʊssʊ ] ) is a common Southern Italian and Sicilian surname , meaning red ( haired ) . It 's the southern counterpart of the most common Central-Northern Italian surname Rossi , meaning also red ( haired ) .
Ferrari is an Italian occupational surname , the plural form of Ferraro , meaning blacksmith . Notable people with this surname include :
A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal , using tools to hammer , bend , and cut ( cf . tinsmith ) . Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates , grilles , railings , light fixtures , furniture , sculpture , tools , agricultural implements , decorative and religious items , cooking utensils and weapons . The place where a blacksmith works is called variously a smithy , a forge or a blacksmith 's shop . While there are many people who work with metal such as farriers , wheelwrights , and armorers , the blacksmith had a general knowledge of how to make and repair many things , from the most complex of weapons and armor to simple things like nails or lengths of chain .
Esposito ( Italian pronunciation : [ eˈspɔːzito ] ) is a common Italian surname . It ranks fourth among the most widespread surnames in Italy . Although it is frequent throughout the country , it is especially prevalent in the Campania region and , most specifically , in the Naples area .
Child abandonment is the practice of relinquishing interests and claims over one 's offspring in an extralegal way with the intent of never again resuming or reasserting guardianship over them . Typically the phrase is used to describe the physical abandoning of a child , but it can also include severe cases of neglect and emotional abandonment , such as in the case of a parent who fails to offer financial and emotional support for his or her child over a long period of time . An abandoned child is referred to as a foundling ( as opposed to a runaway or an orphan ) . Baby dumping refers to parents leaving a child younger than 12 months in a public or private place with the intent of terminating their care for the child . It is also known as rehoming , in cases where adoptive parents use illegal means , such as the internet , to find a new home for their child . In most cases , child abandonment is classified under a subsection of child abuse statutes and is punishable with a felony . Following felonious charges , one or both guardians give up their parental rights over the child thus severing their relationship with the child . Some states allow for a reinstatement of parental rights , in which case the parent or parents can have a relationship with the child again . However , it is unlikely that the parents can ever regain custody . [ unreliable source ? ] The perpetrator can additionally be charged with reckless abandonment if the victim dies as a result of his or her actions or neglect . [ unreliable source ? ]
Bianchi , a plural of bianco ( white in Italian ) , is an Italian surname . Notable people with the surname include :
Romano may refer to :
Colombo is an Italian surname . Literally meaning dove it was given to orphans .
Columbidae is a bird family constituted of pigeons and doves . These are stout-bodied birds with short necks , and short slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres . They primarily feed on seeds , fruits , and plants . The family occurs worldwide , but the greatest variety is in the Indomalaya and Australasia ecozones . The animal order Columbiformes is also constituted of pigeons and doves , and includes about 42 genera and 310 species . The distinction between doves and pigeons in English is not consistent , and does not exist in most other languages . In contrast , in scientific and ornithological practice , dove tends to be used for smaller species and pigeon for larger ones , but this is in no way consistently applied . Historically , the common names for these birds involve a great deal of variation between the terms . The bird most commonly referred to as just pigeon is the domestic pigeon , which is common in many cities as the feral pigeon . Pigeon is a French word that derives from the Latin pipio , for a peeping chick , while dove is a Germanic word that refers to the bird 's diving flight . The English dialectal word culver appears to derive from Latin columba . Doves and pigeons build relatively flimsy nests , often using sticks and other debris , which may be placed on trees , ledges , or the ground , depending on species .
Bruno is a male given name . It is derived from the Old High German name Brun meaning Shield or Armor . [ citation needed ] It occurs in continental Europe , United States , Canada , Brazil and Oceania as a given name for men and boys .
Ricci ( pronounced [ ˈrittʃi ] ) is an Italian surname , derived from the adjective riccio meaning curly . Notable people with the surname include :
Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis . Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals . The human body , apart from areas of glabrous skin , is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair . Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth , hair types , and hair care , but hair is also an important biomaterial primarily composed of protein , notably alpha-keratin . Attitudes towards different forms of hair , such as hairstyles and hair removal , vary widely across different cultures and historical periods , but it is often used to indicate a person 's personal beliefs or social position , such as their age , sex , or religion .
Greco ( Italian pronunciation : [ ˈɡrɛːko ] ) is a common Italian surname , ranking 10th among the most widespread surnames in Italy , and it literally means Greek . Historically , its popularity is due to the frequent relationships between Italy and Greece : in particular , it spread within the Griko communities of Southern Italy and the Arbëreshë minority emigrated from the Balkans since the 15th century . Variants of the surname include Del Greco , Della Greca , Greci , Grego , Grieco , La Greca , Lagreca , Lo Greco , Logreco , Logrieco , Greca , Grech , Grecco , etc .
Marino is an Italian surname and a given name of Latin origin meaning of the sea .
Gallo is a surname .
De Luca , De Luca and Di Luca are common Italian surnames , derived from Latin name Lucas . De Luca may refer to :
Conti is an Italian surname .
Count ( male ) , or Countess ( female ) , is a historical title of nobility in certain European countries , varying in relative status , generally of middling rank in the hierarchy of nobility . The etymologically related English term , county denoted the land owned by a count . Equivalents of the rank of count exist or have existed in the nobility structures of some non-European countries , such as hakushaku during the Japanese Imperial era .
Costa ( Italian : [ ˈkɔsta ] , Portuguese : [ ˈkɔʃtɐ , ˈkɔstɐ ] , Galician : [ ˈkɔstɐ ] , Spanish : [ ˈkosta ] , Catalan : [ ˈkɔstə , ˈkɔsta ] ) , sometimes Costas , da Costa , Da Costa , or Dalla Costa , is a surname of multiple ethnic origins , most notably Italian , Spanish , Portuguese , French and Greek . The surname spread throughout the world through colonization and immigration . It is also a surname chosen by Jews and other religious groups due to Roman Catholic and other Christian conversions . In Italy , Portugal , France , Greece , Galicia and Catalonia it is derived from the Latin word costa , rib , which has come to mean slope , coast , in Romance languages . In the rest of Spain it comes from Catalonia or from Galicia , being the Spanish equivalent Cuesta .
The coast , also known as the coastline or seashore , is the area where land meets the sea or ocean , or a line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake . A precise line that can be called a coastline can not be determined due to the coastline paradox . The term coastal zone is a region where interaction of the sea and land processes occurs . Both the terms coast and coastal are often used to describe a geographic location or region ( e.g. , New Zealand 's West Coast , or the East and West Coasts of the United States ) . Edinburgh is an example city on the coast of Great Britain . The term pelagic coast refers to a coast that fronts the open ocean , as opposed to a more sheltered coast in a gulf or bay . A shore , on the other hand , can refer to parts of land adjoining any large body of water , including oceans ( seashore ) and lakes ( lake shore ) . Similarly , the somewhat related term stream bed or stream bank refers to the land alongside or sloping down to a river ( riverbank ) or body of water smaller than a lake . Bank is also used in some parts of the world to refer to an artificial ridge of earth intended to retain the water of a river or pond ; in other places this may be called a levee . While many scientific experts might agree on a common definition of the term coast , the delineation of the extents of a coast differ according to jurisdiction , with many scientific and government authorities in various countries differing for economic and social policy reasons . According to the UN atlas , 44% of people live within 150 km ( 93 mi ) of the sea .
Mancini ( Italian pronunciation : [ manˈtʃiːni ] ) is a surname of Italian origin which , etymologically , comes from the Italian adjective mancino , which literally means left handed .
In human biology , handedness is a better , faster , or more precise performance or individual preference for use of a hand , known as the dominant hand ; the incapable , less capable or less preferred hand is called the non-dominant hand . Right-handedness is the most common form , and it is estimated that around 90% of the worlds population is right-handed . Handedness is often defined by which hand one writes with , as it is fairly common for people to prefer to do some tasks with each hand . However , true mixed-handedness is rare , as most people clearly prefer one hand for most purposes . Most of the current research would suggest that left handedness has an epigenetic marker , a combination of genetics , biology and the environment . Because the vast majority of the population is right-handed , many devices are designed for use by a right-handed person , which makes their use by left-handed people more difficult . In many countries across the world , left-handed people are or were required to write with their right hand . However , left-handed people have an advantage in sports that involve aiming at a target , because their opponents will be more accustomed to the right-handed majority . As a result , they are over-represented in baseball , tennis , fencing , cricket , and boxing .
Giordano is a surname of Italian origin .
Rizzo ( Italian pronunciation : [ 'rittso ] ) is a surname of Italian origin , denoting a person with curly hair [ citation needed ] or a variation of the surname Ricci .
Lombardi is an Italian surname , often held by the descendants of migrants from Lombardy and Northern Italy .
Barbieri is an Italian surname . Notable people with the surname include :
A barber is a person whose occupation is mainly to cut , dress , groom , style and shave men 's and boys ' hair and/or beard . A barber 's place of work is known as a barbershop or a barber 's . Barbershops are also places of social interaction and public discourse . In some instances , barbershops are also public forums . They are the locations of open debates , voicing public concerns , and engaging citizens in discussions about contemporary issues . In previous times , barbers ( known as barber surgeons ) also performed surgery and dentistry . With the development of safety razors and the decreasing prevalence of beards , in Anglophonic cultures , most barbers now specialize in cutting men 's scalp hair as opposed to facial hair .