OLIVERIO
Oliverio
Oliverio is an Italian surname that is derived from the male given name "Oliver," ultimately originating from the Latin name "Oliverius." The surname Oliverio is commonly found in southern Italy, particularly in regions such as Calabria and Sicily.
The Oliverio surname can be traced back to medieval times when the practice of using patronymic surnames based on the father's first name was common. Over the centuries, the surname Oliverio has been passed down through generations, carrying with it a sense of family heritage and identity.
Individuals bearing the surname Oliverio have contributed to a variety of fields, from art and literature to politics and academia. The name has also migrated beyond Italy, with some individuals of Italian descent carrying the surname Oliverio in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Oliverio surname is part of the rich tapestry of Italian surnames that reflect the country's history, culture, and linguistic diversity. Whether as a marker of ancestry or as a contemporary family name, Oliverio continues to be a distinctive and meaningful surname within the Italian diaspora.
There are approximately 28 people named Oliverio in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Oliverio.
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