Ragone

Ragone is a surname of Italian origin that is borne by individuals of diverse ancestries. While it is more commonly found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, there are occurrences of the surname among British families as well.

The name Ragone is believed to have its roots in the Italian region of Campania. It may have derived from the Italian word ‘ragione’, which translates to ‘reason’ or ‘cause’, indicating that the name might have originally denoted someone sensible or level-headed.

In the context of British surnames, Ragone could have been introduced through migration, as Italian populations have settled in the UK over the years. It could also be a result of marriages across different cultural backgrounds, leading to a fusion of Italian and British heritage within a family.

The distribution and frequency of the Ragone surname in Britain are relatively limited, but its presence highlights the multicultural fabric of British society and the complex history of migration and integration that has shaped the nation.

There are approximately 15 people named Ragone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Ragone.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniele

Female

  • Elena
  • Grazia

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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