MICELI

Miceli

Miceli is a relatively uncommon British surname with Italian origins. The surname is derived from the Italian word "micelio," which means mycelium, a network of fine threads forming the vegetative part of a fungus.

The surname Miceli likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the cultivation of mushrooms or a nickname for someone with a pallid complexion, reminiscent of the appearance of a fungus. Alternatively, it may have been an occupational name for a gatherer of wild fungi in medieval Italy.

The migration of Italians to the United Kingdom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to the presence of the Miceli surname in the country, albeit in a relatively small number. Today, individuals bearing the Miceli surname can be found across the UK, often concentrated in areas with historical Italian immigrant communities.

Variants of the Miceli surname may include Micelli or Micella, reflecting regional variations in Italy or different transliterations into English.

In contemporary Britain, individuals with the surname Miceli may be involved in a variety of professions and pursuits, reflecting the diversity of modern British society. The Miceli surname, while not widely known, carries with it a rich history of Italian heritage and connection to the intricate world of fungi.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

• Anthony
• Antonio
• Benedetto
• Carmelo
• Darren
• Domenico
• Francesco
• Giuseppe
• Ivan
• Martin
• Oliver
• Vincenzo

Female

• Angela
• Elisa
• Emma
• Francesca
• Giovanna
• Lisa
• Louise
• Maria
• Mary-jane
• Michelle
• Paula
• Sara
• Sarah
• Yumi

Similar and related surnames

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