Ceni

Ceni is a surname of Italian origin that appears in several countries with Italian communities, including Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, and the United States. As a family name, it is particularly common in Brazil, reflecting the country’s diverse Italian heritage. The precise etymology is not widely documented in standard references, and it is generally treated as a hereditary surname rather than a current word with a specific meaning in modern languages.

Notable people with the surname include Rogério Ceni (born 1973), a Brazilian former professional footballer and coach who played as a goalkeeper. He spent the bulk of his playing career with São Paulo FC and also appeared for the Brazil national team. Ceni is renowned for scoring a substantial number of goals during his career, a rarity for a goalkeeper, and later transitioned to coaching.

Beyond Rogério Ceni, the surname is found among individuals in various fields in Brazil and elsewhere, reflecting the broader Italian diaspora. The name does not have a widely recognized meaning beyond its role as a family surname, and occurrences of Ceni are primarily documented in biographical and genealogical contexts.