CIRILLO
Cirillo
Origin and Meaning
Cirillo is an Italian surname that has roots in the Campania region of southern Italy. The name is derived from the Latin name "Cyrillus," which means "lordly" or "masterful."
Distribution
The surname Cirillo is found predominantly in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. However, there are also individuals with the surname Cirillo who have emigrated to other countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals
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Saint Cyril of Alexandria (Cirillo): A prominent figure in early Christianity, Saint Cyril of Alexandria was a theologian and patriarch of Alexandria in the 5th century.
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Aldo Cirillo: An Italian football player who has played for clubs such as Napoli and Palermo.
Coat of Arms
The Cirillo family coat of arms features traditional Italian heraldic symbols such as lions, eagles, and swords, often representing attributes such as strength, courage, and protection.
Variants
Variants of the surname Cirillo include Cirilli, Cirilli, and Cyryl.
There are approximately 239 people named Cirillo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cirillo.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alessandro
- Angelo
- Antonio
- Ciro
- Domenico
- Francesco
- Francis
- Franco
- Giovanni
- Giuseppe
- Luigi
- Tiziano
- Vincenzo
- William
Female
- Anna
- Chiara
- Farzana
- Giovanna
- Hui
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Kelly
- Maria
- Michelina
- Nicola
- Tracy
- Victoria