Bevilacqua

Bevilacqua is a surname of Italian origin, with roots in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The name is believed to have originated from the village of Bevilacqua in the province of Verona. The literal translation of the surname is "beautiful water," with "bevi" meaning "drink" or "drinkable" and "lacqua" meaning "water" in Italian.

The Bevilacqua surname has a long and distinguished history, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One of the most famous Bevilacquas was the Italian painter and architect Andrea Mantegna, who was also known as Andrea Mantegna di Francesco, taking his mother's maiden name.

Over the centuries, the Bevilacqua surname has spread beyond Italy, and it can be found in various countries around the world. In the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Bevilacqua are part of a diverse and multicultural society, contributing to the rich tapestry of British life.

Today, the Bevilacqua surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the proud heritage and ancestry of those who bear it. Whether in Italy or abroad, individuals with the surname Bevilacqua carry with them the legacy of a name steeped in history and tradition.

There are approximately 166 people named Bevilacqua in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bevilacqua.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alastair
  • Alessandro
  • Alexander
  • Antonio
  • Domenico
  • Donato
  • Emilio
  • Gino
  • Marco
  • Michael
  • Theo
  • Vincenzo

Female

  • Chiara
  • Elisa
  • Julia
  • Karen
  • Leanne
  • Loretta
  • Lynne
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Stephanie

Similar and related surnames

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