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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname RIZZO

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Definition: A variant of the common Italian surname RICCI, which is derived from the Italian adjective" ricco," meaning 'curly.' In other words, a nickname for someone with curly hair.

Surname Origin: Italian

Alternate Surname Spellings: RICCI, RICCIO, RIZZI, RIZZA, RISSO, RICCELLI, RICCIARELLI, RICCETTI, RICCINI, RICCIOLI, RICCIOLINO, RICCIULLI, RICCIOTTI, RICCIONI, RICCIUTO, RICCERI, RICCITIELLO, RIZZELLO, RIZZIELLO RIZZETTI, RIZZETTO, RIZZINI, RIZZOLI, RIZZOLA, RIZZOTTI, RIZZONI, RIZZONE, RIZZARI, RIZZATO, RIZZIERI, RIZZUTI, RISSOLO

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Surname Finder - RIZZO Genealogy & Family Resources
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Italian Genealogy
Research your Italian family tree with these the help of these genealogical societies, records, surname lists, archives and libraries, and research guides.

RIZZO Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of RIZZO ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - RIZZO Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the RIZZO surname.

RIZZO Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Rizzo surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Cousin Connect - RIZZO Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname RIZZO, and sign up for free notification when new Rizzo queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - RIZZO Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name RIZZO.

MyCinnamonToast.com - RIZZO Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the RIZZO surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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