Piazza

The surname Piazza is of Italian origin, often found in the region of Sicily. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "piazza," meaning square or plaza. The name Piazza may have denoted someone who lived near a town square in Italy or who had some association with such a place.

Distribution and Significance:

The surname Piazza is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with a small number of individuals bearing this name. It is likely that those with the surname Piazza can trace their roots back to Italian heritage, indicating a connection to immigration patterns from Italy to the UK.

Notable Individuals:

Although the surname Piazza is not commonly associated with well-known figures in British history, there may be individuals with this surname who have made notable contributions in various fields.

Variants:

Variants of the surname Piazza may include variations in spelling, such as Piasa or Piazzi, reflecting regional dialects and historical changes in the Italian language.

References

There are approximately 307 people named Piazza in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Piazza.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Antoine
  • Antonio
  • Calogero
  • Francesco
  • Giovanni
  • Giuseppe
  • James
  • Robert
  • Roberto
  • Salvatore
  • Sergio
  • Vincent
  • Vincenzo

Female

  • Anna
  • Annalisa
  • Denise
  • Francesca
  • Giuseppina
  • Louise
  • Manuela
  • Maria
  • Nicola
  • Paula
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Suzan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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