TEDESCO
Tedesco
Origin
Tedesco is an Italian surname derived from the word "from the land of the Germanic people." It is a toponymic surname that indicates a connection to Germany.
History and Distribution
Although the surname Tedesco is of Italian origin, it is worth noting that it may have been adopted by individuals of different ethnic backgrounds who had connections to Germany or Germanic culture. The surname Tedesco is relatively rare in Britain, but individuals bearing this surname can be found in various regions, especially in areas with historical ties to Italian communities.
Notable Individuals
- Luca Tedesco: An Italian cybersecurity expert known for his work in identifying security flaws in Apple products.
- Alessandro Tedesco: An Italian artist known for his intricate sculptures and paintings.
Variants
Variants of the surname Tedesco include Tedeschi, Tedeschio, and Tedesko.
There are approximately 156 people named Tedesco in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tedesco.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Antonio
- Claudio
- Domenic
- Donato
- Francesco
- Giovanni
- Ignatius
- Luigi
- Marco
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Umberto
Female
- Alda
- Andrea
- Anna
- Carla
- Carmen
- Carol
- Christine
- Daniela
- Elena
- Lori
- Maria
- Patricia
- Romina
- Rosina
- Theresa