CIOFFI
Cioffi
Cioffi is an Italian surname that has been present in Britain due to historical immigration patterns. The surname Cioffi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Cioffo, which means "cuckold" or "wittol" in Italian. The name was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered a cuckold, often used in jest or irony.
The presence of the Cioffi surname in Britain can be attributed to migration from Italy, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when many Italians moved to the UK in search of better economic opportunities. As a result, families with the surname Cioffi settled in various parts of Britain, contributing to the diverse tapestry of the British population.
Today, individuals with the surname Cioffi can be found across the UK, engaged in various professions and activities. The surname serves as a reminder of the rich history of migration and cultural exchange that has shaped modern British society.
There are approximately 248 people named Cioffi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cioffi.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alfonso
- Angelo
- Antonio
- Carmine
- Darren
- Franco
- Giuseppe
- Luigi
- Nicola
- Paul
- Raffaele
- Sandro
- Stefano
Female
- Carla
- Elena
- Frances
- Ilaria
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Maria
- Mariana
- Maud
- Nina
- Rita
- Rosa
- Rosanna