Pozzi Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Pozzi last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Pozzi last name
Meaning of the Pozzi last name: dweller by a well. Pozzi comes from pozzo, "well", a name for a family who lived by the village well or came from a place called Pozzo. The surname is most common around Milan, Varese and Como.
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This overview covers the Pozzi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pozzi name FAQ
What does the Pozzi name mean?
Dweller by a well. Common variants include Pozzo, Dal Pozzo, Pozzoli.
Where does the Pozzi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Switzerland, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Pozzi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pozzi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pozzi 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.