How I tell the different between an Italian last name or a Sicilian?

I wanted to trace my ancestors but one family member said it was Italian and one said it was Sicilian? How can I find out which?

How I tell the different between an Italian last name or a Sicilian?
Go to ellisislandrecords.org. Put in the surname. See which port the majority of them came from, where there town of origin is, and work backwards from there. Names tend to be regional in Italy and Sicily.
Reply:1) Trace your family, startin with your parents and working back, generation by generaion, paying PARTICULAR attention to birth place.





2) Look closely at those birth places. The people born in Sicily are Sicilians. The ones born in Milan and Florence aren't, unless their parents went there to seek their fortunes.





Seriously, you can't tell for sure. Tracing is the only route.





Every time I answer a "Surname Origin?" question, I think of the joke:





Man sees a sign, "Olaf Olafson, Chinese Restaurant". He goes in, orders a plate of chow mein, asks the Chinese gentleman behind the counter who is Olaf. Chinese gentleman says, "Me! There I was at Ellis Island. The man in front of me was a Swede, six foot four, broad shoulders, red beard. They ask him 'Name?' he says 'Olaf Olafson', in a voice that makes the pens rattle in their holders. Off he goes to seek his fortune. They ask me 'Name?', I say 'Sam Ting', and here I am."
Reply:Sicily is a part of Italy, (although a lot of northern Italians wish it wasn't), and has been officially since 1945. Most Italians who came to the US between say 1880 and 1930 were from the poor, agricultural south of Italy -- Sicily, Calabria, Naples, etc. The reason is simple: successful people generally don't emigrate. I don't think you can tell where a family is from by their name.
Reply:maybe you should put your last name up here so we can figure it out.

winter sweet

What is a good italian name for a female?

I need an italian name for a girl. Help!

What is a good italian name for a female?
alessandra-ale


elena-elly-ele-ely


elisa-ely


vittoria-vitto-vic-vicky (my name!!!)


francesca-fra-francy-chicca-checca


alice-aly


ludovica-ludo


ambra


angela-angy


angelica-angy


marika-mary


alessia-ale


alissa-ali


marta-marty


emilia-emy-emily


giulia-giuly


tiziana-tiz


maria


katia


grazia


graziella


rossella


gaia


federica-fede (I really like it!!)


ilaria-ila


paola


maddalena-madda


greta


aurora


caterina-kate


sofia-sofy


leila


chiara


anna


martina-marty


valentina-vale


valeria-vale


beatrice-bea


carlotta


barbara


claudia-kla


sibilla-sibi


giorgia


vanessa-vane


maria


mara


mirta


amanda


giada


clara


clarissa-clary


lisa


noemi


sabrina-sabri


stefania-ste-stefy


eleonora-ele-eleo


cecila


fabiola-faby


veronica-vero


cristiana-cri











hope I helped


let me know your choose!!!
Reply:I am italian too and i have two kids and i am having twins in 2 weeks.Heres some names





Giana


Gina


Maria


Alexandra


Arianna


Anna


AnnaLisa


RoseMarie (my name)


Isabella


Adrianna


Jacqueline


Lina





well i hope that helps my twins are girls im naming them Isabella and Alexandra.Hope that helps!
Reply:Alessandra


Bella


Bia


Bianca


Cara


Daniela


Franchesca


Gemma


Isabella


Kara


Kiara


Lia (pronuced Leah)


Natalie


Natasha


Siena


Zia
Reply:Asunta


Asumta


Athena (yes I no its Greek but I like it)


Marianne


I dunno too hard to think


I like Sarina too


best of luck
Reply:Lola, Antonia, Layla, Ann Marie, Maria, Lucinda, Sophia
Reply:I love Alessandra; Alessa for short.





My friend's daughter's name is Alessia.





I also love Nicoletta. :)
Reply:Annetta


Antonella


Antonietta


Arianna


Bella


Caprice


Carmela
Reply:Belinda


Caprice


Catarina


Isabella (my fav.)


Lucia


Mia


Rosa


Tesa





Good luck and best wishes!
Reply:Bianca, Isabella, Jianna, Lucia, Michela, Camila (Mila for short)
Reply:Adeline, Francessca, Adrianna
Reply:I'm italian and for me the best female name is Sofia, then Chiara
Reply:Giovanna is the one I personally like the most, IMO.
Reply:Gabriella





Gabby for short
Reply:Gina


Giovanna





you can call her GiGi... !
Reply:Stefania, Gabriella (thinking about that one for my girl).
Reply:Adrianna or Gabriella....both so beautiful!
Reply:Tonia (pronouced Toe ni ahh)


for short Toni
Reply:My favs are Giada, Giovanna, and Francesca
Reply:Marina


Bina - was my late grandmothers name.


Amara


Carlina


Marietta


Tessa


Zola
Reply:raffaella- nickname rae or ella

Is Passalaqua an italian name or an indian name?

Dr. Passalaqua ---- my father and I are debating over whether the name is itaian or indian

Is Passalaqua an italian name or an indian name?
Passalacqua is clearly Italian.


It means " cross the water" and indicated (as it has already been mentioned) someone who had a boat used for crossing a river.


It's more common in the Northern area of Italy but it is present in 455 areas!


The name is not present only in 2 Italian regions.
Reply:185 passenger records into the US later and I can report the following:





A couple of Brazilians


1 from Chile


1 from Puerto Rico


1 from Germany


1 from France


A handful born in the US


And about 160 Italians





Whoever picked Italian probably wins...unless you're from one of the handful of families that came from the Caribbean or South America. No India anywhere.





If you want to play with it a little, check out http://www.ellisisland.org


You have to register once you get there in order to see records, but it's a free registration.
Reply:Italian, it is based on a nickname according to this


http://cache.search.yahoo-ht2.akadns.net...





This Italian surname of PASSALAQUA was a nickname which was derived from an Old French phrase composed of the elements PASSE (to pass, to cross) + L'EWE (the water). The name was rendered in ancient documents in the Latin form PASSARE ILLA. The nickname probably at first denoted a merchant who was in the habit of travelling overseas, or else someone who had been on a pilgrimage or crusade; but it may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived on the opposite side of a water course from the main settlement. Other spellings of the name include PARSLOW, PASLOW, PARSLEY, PASSELIGUE, PASSELERGUE and PASSALACQUE. The Church played a very important role in Central Italian heraldry and many Italian families who derived their titles from popes incorporated elements of the papal insignia, notably the papal tiara and the crossed keys, on their Coats of Arms. As in the rest of Europe, the turbulent history of Italy in the Middle Ages is reflected in its heraldry. Traces remain from the successive invasions of the Germans, French, Spanish and Austrians. Certain characteristics, such as the use of horse-shaped shields which were put on the foreheads of horses during tournaments, remain uniquely Italian. Social conditions in Southern Italy during the agricultural depression of the late 19th Century spurred the first wave of emigration as thousands of people escaped to the New World. Latin America was the original destination for these early settlers but as the economy strengthened in the United States, North America became more popular. By the end of the 19th Century there were more Italian migrants in the USA than from any other country. In the Post-War era more than a quarter of Italy's population left the country to find a new life in America and Australia. While many Italian names have survived intact, many families chose to anglicise their surnames to fit in with their new country. The names of many more were altered on arrival in America by Ellis Island immigration officials who inadvertently changed names through misunderstanding or mis-spelling as they documented details of the new settlers.
Reply:Passalacqua


Last name origin %26amp; meanings:


Italian: occupational nickname for a ferryman or boatman, from the phrase passa l鈥檃qua 鈥?one who) crosses the water鈥? Compare Passafiume.


Italian: perhaps also a habitational name from Passalacqua, a place near Alessandria.
Reply:It's origin is Italian. Check out this link!


http://books.google.com/books?id=Qmg6Dfz...
Reply:Sounds Italian to me.. but I could be wrong.
Reply:its sounds italian but i could be right

What is the Italian name for the stovetop espresso machine?

Caffettiera

What is the Italian name for the stovetop espresso machine?
Caio





its Macchinetta
Reply:Macchinetta

The Italian name is scampi, what is the english name?

I disagree with shrimp. Technically what is sold in the UK as 'scampi' are Dublin Bay prawns - or should be

The Italian name is scampi, what is the english name?
The same, scampi. If you really must have it in English, then it is deep fried prawns in batter. A bit of a mouthful. Stick with scampi - check it out in the Oxford English Dictionary - it's there.
Reply:Scampi is plural for scampo And is the Italian name for the Norway lobster which is closer in both taste and texture to losbster and crayfish than prawn or shimp. And in the UK the term scampi is used to describe a dish of shelled tail meat which is breaded and fried and served with chips and tarter sause.
Reply:It means to hurry on out like "Girlfriend, you better scampi on out of here, my wife is coming".
Reply:Anyway italian scampi (plural of scampo) are known as either Dublin Bay Prawns or sometimes Norway Lobster in the UK.


Scampi in the UK are breaded and fried tail meat of just about any shellfish.


Scampi in the US is a dish of shrimps cooked in garlic butter.
Reply:It's still called scampi. Restaurants serve scampi and chips.
Reply:Shrimp ****
Reply:Crappy fish in breadcrumb balls - bleurrgghh!
Reply:Scampi %26amp; Chips in a basket ????
Reply:Norway lobster
Reply:I don't think it changes..





A name is just a name.
Reply:shrimp or prawns
Reply:yup its still scampi, but you may not know that scampi is actually the type of crustacean you are eating not the dish.
Reply:Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn or langoustine
Reply:Over priced chip shop fodder
Reply:escape
Reply:It's still scampi - big prawns
Reply:er......scampi
Reply:scampi, but they do not give you that anymore in restaurants
Reply:SCAMPI
Reply:Does it mean 'escape'? If it were food, I would imagine it would be 'scampi'.

royal blue

What is the italian name for recipe?

what is the itaian name for recipe? thats all i need to know please if you know italian tell me the name for recipe?? pleease!!!!!!

What is the italian name for recipe?
It's "ricetta".


If you need other translations, just use Babelfish:


http://babelfish.yahoo.com/?fr=avbbf-us
Reply:Ricetta! I'm half Puerto-Rican, half Italian, and a chef! In Spanish, it's similar, it's Receta.
Reply:ricetta
Reply:ricetta
Reply:ricetta
Reply:give us a clue....... what's in the recipe? what does it look like? what does it taste like? ..... there isn't just ONE Italian recipe!

How would you pronounce this Italian name?

I have an italian penpal whose name is Irene.


In english, you would pronounce it I-reen, is


it any different in italian and if so, how would


you pronounce it?

How would you pronounce this Italian name?
Eerehneh. In Italian the vowels are always pronounced (even at the end of a word) and are pronounced like this:





a = uh


e = eh


i = ee


o = oh


u = uuh
Reply:I'm Italian, and I have to tell you that Italian language pronunciation is much closer to language writing than English is, so that name has to be pronounced just like is written.


In International Phonetic Alphabet [irene].


Do you know Spanish language? It's the same pronunciation.





To let you understand clearly I'll take a linguistic sound from 5 different english words.


I (gIft), R (Rome), E (stEp), N (Nose), E (stEp).
Reply: Ee-rehneh.
Reply:Ee- rreh-neh

Should I change my Italian name Nicola to Nick or Nicolas?

Ok well, in America, Nicola is feminine and I don't like it. Sometimes I get things in the mail that have the title Ms. Nicola. I hate it. And I wasn't really brought up with the Italian culture for certain reasons so I guess that's another reason.





I was thinking Nick, but I don't think anyone really gets named Nick, its usually Nicholas. I like Nick better, what do you think?

Should I change my Italian name Nicola to Nick or Nicolas?
Well, "Nick" is usually used as a nickname (no pun intended) for everybody named Nicholas, or Nicola, Nicolas, etc.





You must bear in mind that you were named after a Saint widely venerated both by the Catholic and the Orthodox churches, and it's worth thinking twice before throwing that away.





If you really don't like the spelling "Nicola" (in Italy the feminine is either Nicoletta or Nicolina), in my opinion you should either go for the shortened "Nico" or the original Latin "Nicolaus".





Remember that it's also the name from where "Santa Claus" comes from (as a shortening of "Saint Nicolaus"). That should make you popular with children...
Reply:Nick would be a good nickname, but I don't think you should legally change your name. If nothing else it's a good conversation starter. Also, why is your name here johnny?
Reply:Nick or Nicolas is great and would be more masculine then Nicola.

What is the name Jenna in Italian? Is there an Italian name for Jenna?

I really want to know. I know that Gina is sort of close but that's not it.

What is the name Jenna in Italian? Is there an Italian name for Jenna?
Jenna is a modern pet-form of Jennifer, which is the Cornish form of Guinevere. Guinevere is Celtic in origin (original form Gwenhyvar, meaning "white phantom") but became well-known all over Europe due to the popularity of the Arthurian romances.





The Italian form of Guinevere is Ginevra, and the pet-form of Ginevra is Gina; so Jenna and Gina really are direct equivalents, as well as sounding similar.
Reply:It is a form of Jenny


English: now universally taken as a short form of Jennifer, but in fact this name existed during the Middle Ages as a pet form of Jean. Variants: Jenni, Jenna.


Jennifer


English: of Celtic (Arthurian) origin. This represents a Cornish form of the name of King Arthur's unfaithful wife (see Guinevere). At the beginning of the 20th century, the name was merely a Cornish curiosity, but since then it has become enormously popular all over the English-speaking world. One factor in its rise was probably Bernard Shaw's use of it for the character of Jennifer Dubedat in The Doctor's Dilemma (1905). See also Gaynor.


A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0192800507


Jean


f.) English and Scottish: like Jane and Joan, a medieval variant of Old French Je(h)anne. Towards the end of the Middle Ages this form became largely confined to Scotland. In the 20th century it has been more widely used in the English-speaking world, but still retains a Scottish flavour. (m.) French form of John. Cognate (of 1): Scottish Gaelic: S矛ne.


A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0192800507
Reply:Something close is Gianna, pronounced like Janna.
Reply:I think Jenna could be from Jeneva? in Italian Jeneva is Ginevra.
Reply:I definately think it's Gianna.

iris

I want to name my new girl puppy an Italian name. What should I name her?

I have one boy dog named Gustavo, or Gus. I would like to name my girl dog something special that can easily be simplified to one syllable, like Gus' name. I haven't liked any of the common Italian girl names, so if you have a special one, please share it! I've been on several sites already over the past couple days and even looked up words in Italian. I just can't find the right name.

I want to name my new girl puppy an Italian name. What should I name her?
Adelina, Alba (means dawn), Ambra, Arabella (could be shortened to bell or bella), Camilla, Caterna, Damiana, Daria, Gemma (means 'precious stone')


i only got to the G's, there are a lot of Italian names on this site


http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/ita3.ph...
Reply:Belladonna - Italian - Beautiful lady.





Bianca - Italian - White.





Gemma - Italian - A gemstone. A good name for the dog with pretty eyes.





Gianna - Italian - God has blessed me.





Sicily - An island off the coast of Italy.





Vedette - Italian - One who serves as a guardian. This girl dog is your faithful protector.





Tomasina - Italian - A twin.





ROSALIA - rose





Fabiola - grows beans





VALENTINA - brave





GABRIELLA - feminine form of Gabriele (God-given strength)





GENEVRA - Italian form of Genevieve (white wave)





VIVIANA - full of life





YSABELLE - Italian form of Isabel (consecrated to God)
Reply:----------------------------------------...





Italian Girls Names











Name Meaning


Adriana Form of Adrienne


Alessandra Form of Alexandra


Anna Gracious


Bianca, Blanca White


Camellia Evergreen Tree


Camilla Form of Camille


Capri, Caprice Fanciful


Carina Dear Little One


Carlotta Form of Charlotte


Chiara Form of Clara


Clarice Form of Clara


Clarissa Form of Clara


Concetta Pure


Daniela Form of Danielle


Donna Lady


Emilia Form of Amelia


Filomena Form of Philomena


Francesca Form of Frances which means Free


Gabriela Form of Gabrielle which means Devoted to God


Gema Jewel


Gianna Form of Giovanna


Gina Short for Angelina


Giovanna Form of Jane


Isabella Form of Isabel


Jovanna Form of Giovanna


Lucia Form of Lucy which means Light


Maria Form of Mary


Marietta Form of Marie


Michele Form of Michaela


Mila Short for Camilla


Paola Form of Paula


Pia Devout


Rosa Form of Rose


Rosetta Form of Rose


Speranza Form of Esperanza


Venecia From Venice


Zola Piece of Earth
Reply:I had a dog named Lady Belle, But I just called her Belle. She could be Isabella. Morgana, but I don't think thats italian.
Reply:Bella (love)


or my name: Gianna (Jane)





Those are all the Italian, feminine names I can easily come up with.
Reply:Fiore "Fee-Or-Ay" (Fire) - Fi ("fee").





Normally I'd name a pet on their appearance or character though?
Reply:Amy


Aria


Ava


Bianca


Belle


Camille


Chanel


Cara


Clariece


Jocasta


Sophia
Reply:i believe I'm spelling it right it --Bella it means beautiful
Reply:Isabella, Sophia, Gina, Mona Lisa- all of them renowned Italian beauties!
Reply:I like Luciana, it can be shortened to Lulu.
Reply:I know it isn't that italiain,,but I love Sophi
Reply:Mussolini.
Reply:BELLA! It means beauty! I love it you should do it*
Reply:Gusteau





Mustafa





Pompidou
Reply:Giovanna or Gia
Reply:Rosa/Rose
Reply:Esperanza...I think thats spanish....Oh well!!!!! LOOL
Reply:Mia.........or Mia Bella, it's Italian and means.....My beautiful.
Reply:fiorella
Reply:pandora

Is the plant broccoli named after the italian name or does the italian name come from the plant?

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Is the plant broccoli named after the italian name or does the italian name come from the plant?
The word broccoli is originally Italian but it comes from the early Latin word "brachium." It is the plural of broccolo, which is the diminutive of brocco, meaning shoot, stalk. Broccoli is a cultivar of wild cabbage, remaining exactly the same species.

What is the English surname equivalent to the Italian name "Alighieri" ?

What is the English surname equivalent, if any, to the Italian surname "Alighieri"?

What is the English surname equivalent to the Italian name "Alighieri" ?
In terms of fame or... what? Sounding similar?

What is the correct Italian name for Easter Ricotta Pie?

My husband's Italian grandmother made the sweet ricotta cheese pie with white raisins every Easter and his family has corrupted the name over time. She came from the Molise region and always called the pie something that sounded like "kah-zha-dill." Does anyone out there know what the real name is that she was referring to?

What is the correct Italian name for Easter Ricotta Pie?
Hi Nancy. The correct name for that dish is: Chochotte.
Reply:Casatielli
Reply:Easter Pie has many different names and even more recipes, depending on the section of Italy in question.





In Naples it is known as "pastiera," and is made with ricotta cheese and whole grains of wheat to symbolize rebirth. It is also known as "pizza piena," (stuffed pie), and in Italian-American dialect, "pizza gain." "Pizza Rustica" is still another term and refers to the savory and rustic aspects of the pie. Italian meat pie is called a "pizzachino" which means pie of meat or meat pie in Italian.
Reply:In the south is known as "pastiera di grano"
Reply:Are you sure they were white raisins? They may have been raw wheat. There's a cake called pizza grana (grain pie). Another possibility is pastiera napolitana.





I've visited Molise and eaten at the table of people whose families are from Molise and I've had ricotta pie. It's also possible that casadill' is the real name for that dessert. Molise is a mountainous and remote area with a regional dialect of its own.
Reply:Well the name for Easter is Pasqua... ricotta is a cheese which is formaggio, and pie is torta, I think it could be cake.





Kah-zha-dill...hmmm makes me wonder if they are saying something like casa-di.. casa means house or home. di is like "of"





My guess with only knowing it is an Easter time thing would be torta di Pasqua "Easter pie"

ginger lily

What is the name of the all inclusive travel company that has an Italian name that starts with a P?

I thought it was Perelli but all I get with that search is tires.


They sometimes have comercials for their tours on TV.


They off top of the line accomadations and eats.


I know they have one tour that is from London to Paris to Rome.


I just for the life of me can't remember the name.

What is the name of the all inclusive travel company that has an Italian name that starts with a P?
Perillo tours.. I think Mario retired. Now ran by his son.

What is the italian name for stuffed shells?

When you stuff large pasta shells with ricotta cheese and spinach,


what is the name of the dish?

What is the italian name for stuffed shells?
conchiglie





http://www.italylogue.com/food-drink/ita...
Reply:Conchiglie is the large pasta shell, but is is not the name for stuffed shells. It is simply the name of the pasta in shell form. Conchiglie means 'shell.'


I just call it stuffed shells, as most US restaurants do.
Reply:ricotta/spinach cannelloni.
Reply:manacotti?
Reply:tortellini?

Italian name鈥︹€?

Does anyone know what Daniel would be in Italian?





Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Italian name鈥︹€?
Daniele for a boy .


Daniela for a girl .
Reply:For male it is Daniele


For female it is Daniella