Rizzi Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Rizzi surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Rizzi name
Rizzi is a plural form of Rizzo, a dialect form of riccio, "curly", a nickname for someone with curly hair. The -i ending marks a family name typical of northern Italy. Rizzi is especially common in Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli and Trentino, and was carried widely by emigrants to South America.
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This overview covers the Rizzi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Brazil, Argentina and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rizzi name FAQ
What does the Rizzi name mean?
Curly-haired. Common variants include Rizzo, Ricci, Rizzini.
Where does the Rizzi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Brazil, Argentina and Switzerland.
Is there a Rizzi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rizzi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rizzi coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.