MILAZZO
Milazzo
Milazzo is a surname of Italian origin that can also be found among British families. The surname is believed to have originated from the Italian town of Milazzo in Sicily. It is thought that the surname was brought to Britain through Italian immigration or intermarriage with Italian families.
History
The history of the Milazzo surname is closely linked to the town of Milazzo, which has a long and rich history in Sicily. The town was strategically significant in ancient times due to its location on the Mediterranean coast and its natural harbour. Over the centuries, Milazzo was ruled by various powers, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish. This complex history may have influenced the dispersal of the Milazzo surname to other parts of Europe, such as Britain.
Distribution
In contemporary Britain, the Milazzo surname can be found in various regions, with concentrations in areas that have historically had a higher number of Italian immigrants. Families with the Milazzo surname may have diverse ancestral backgrounds, reflecting the complex history of migration and intermarriage that characterises modern British society.
Notable Individuals
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References
- P. Hanks, K. Hardcastle, and F. Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames (Oxford University Press, 2006).
- P. Redmonds, A Dictionary of Yorkshire Surnames (Oxford University Press, 2015).
There are approximately 159 people named Milazzo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Milazzo.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Angelo
- Antonio
- Calogero
- Daniel
- Emanuele
- Giuseppe
- Ivan
- Massimo
- Paul
- Salvatore
Female
- Alana
- Angela
- Carmelina
- Diane
- Ellen
- Faye
- Giovanna
- Lucy
- Nicola
- Rita