PANETTA
Panetta
Panetta is a British surname with Italian origins. The surname is thought to have originated from the Calabria region in southern Italy. The name Panetta is believed to derive from the Italian word "panetto," meaning "small loaf of bread," suggesting a possible occupational origin related to baking or bread-making.
The Panetta surname is relatively rare in the UK, with most individuals bearing this name being of Italian descent or having Italian ancestry. However, there are instances of British families adopting the Panetta surname through marriage or other means.
Individuals with the surname Panetta have diverse backgrounds and may be found in various professions and industries. As with many other surnames of Italian origin, the name Panetta reflects the migration of people from Italy to the UK over the centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
While the Panetta surname may not be widely known in British genealogy, it holds significance for those who bear the name and seek to preserve their Italian heritage within the context of their British identity.
There are approximately 134 people named Panetta in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Panetta.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bruno
- Claudio
- Daniel
- Domenico
- Elio
- Fabiano
- John
- Mario
- Mark
- Paolo
- Pietro
- Renato
- Rico
Female
- Anna
- Barbara
- Belinda
- Carol
- Caroline
- Daniela
- Danielle
- Fabiana
- Frances
- Francesca
- Linda
- Rosemary
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
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