Rizzio History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Rizzio family

The surname Rizzio was first found in various parts of Italy including early references in Emilia-Romagna, Venice, Bologna as well as in Lombardy and Tuscany. This name comes from the Italian word "ricco" meaning "curly." The name most likely referred to someone with curly hair.

Early History of the Rizzio family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rizzio research. The years 1255, 1470, 1516, 1532, 1533, 1542, 1552, 1566, 1567, 1576, 1580, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1619, 1654, 1659, 1675, 1676, 1682, 1715, 1730 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Rizzio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rizzio Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rizzo, Ricci, Rizzi, Riccio, Rizza, Risso, Lo Riccio, Lo Rizzo, Lorizzo, La Riccia, La Rizza and many more.

Early Notables of the Rizzio family

Prominent among members of the family was

David Ricci or Rizzio (c. 1533-1566), who was very good friends with Mary, Queen of Scots

Migration of the Rizzio family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mattea Riccio, 31.

Contemporary Notables of the name Rizzio (post 1700) +

David Rizzio (1533-1566), Italian courtier