RIGHETTI
Righetti
Righetti is an Italian surname of possible Lombardic origin, commonly found in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont in northern Italy. The surname is believed to derive from the medieval Lombardic personal name "Arighetto" or "Hrighetto," which in turn comes from the Germanic name "Ricohard" or "Richard."
Distribution and Meaning
The Righetti surname is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, where it is mainly found among Italian immigrant communities and their descendants. The surname's presence in Britain can be linked to historical migration patterns between Italy and the UK.
Notable Individuals
Giuseppe Righetti (1833–1905) – Italian composer and conductor known for his operas and ballets.
Carla Righetti – Fictional character from the British soap opera "EastEnders," played by actress Rosina Carbone.
References
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Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
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De Felice, E. (1992). Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore.
There are approximately 42 people named Righetti in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Righetti.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Giobbe
- James
- Luca
- Marco
- Sergio
Female
- Bianca
- Claudia
- Gabriella
- Marie
- Muriel