Manzonis

Manzonis is the English plural form used to refer to people who bear the Italian surname Manzoni. In English-language writing, the term may denote a family, a group of individuals, or a single person with the surname when discussed collectively.

The surname Manzoni is of Italian origin and is most common in northern Italy, particularly in Lombardy. It is typically treated as a hereditary surname that developed in medieval Italy and spread through migration and local family histories. As with many Italian surnames, its presence outside Italy often reflects historical movements of people and communities.

Notable individuals with the surname include Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873), a major Italian writer and poet best known for The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi), a foundational work in modern Italian literature. Another prominent bearer is Piero Manzoni (1933–1963), an Italian conceptual artist associated with the postwar avant-garde who created works such as Merda d'artista (Artist's Shit).

Beyond these figures, the name appears in various fields in Italy and among Italian communities abroad, reflecting the historical and cultural reach of Lombard and Italian naming traditions. The Manzonis, as a surname group, encompasses a range of individuals across eras, from literature to the arts and beyond.