Bossi

Bossi is an Italian surname. It is most widely recognized due to the political figure Umberto Bossi, born in 1941, who founded and led Lega Nord (the Northern League), a regionalist party advocating greater autonomy or independence for northern Italy. Under Bossi's leadership, Lega Nord became a significant force in Italian politics from the 1990s onward, promoting federalism, regional autonomy, and closer collaboration among northern regions. The surname is of Italian origin and can be found among various individuals in Italy and in Italian communities abroad. In addition to Umberto Bossi, other people bearing the surname have appeared in fields such as arts and academia, though none have matched the political prominence of Umberto Bossi. The name itself does not denote a specific occupation or meaning beyond its use as a family name.