Do your ancestors come from Italy? You might have come across some Italian surnames as you began working on the genealogy of your family. Many of these last names come from Latin or Italian words, and this is where some of the meanings behind the names comes from. It is entirely possible that your ancestors came from Italy, even if you do not happen to have one of the ten most common Italian surnames. However, if your surname is common enough to make the list, it may indicate that one or more of your ancestors emigrated from Italy to the … Continue reading →