Surname · Italian origin
Rizzo
Meaning
The surname Rizzo means Curly-haired.
Origin
Italian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Rizzo
Rizzo comes from riccio, “curly.”
What kind of surname is Rizzo?
Rizzo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Italian naming tradition — you can read how Italian surnames were formed on our Italian last names page.
Other Italian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Rizzo mean?
The surname Rizzo means Curly-haired. Rizzo comes from riccio, “curly.”
Where does the surname Rizzo come from?
Rizzo is a surname of Italian origin.
What kind of surname is Rizzo?
Rizzo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Italian surnames?
Other Italian surnames include Barbieri, Bianchi, Bruno, Conti, Costa, De Luca.