Piazzis

Piazzis is a surname of Italian origin. The name is likely derived from piazza, the Italian word for a public square, and may have originated as a toponymic surname for someone from a place associated with a square or as a nickname for a person who worked or spent time in public spaces.

Geographic distribution and history suggest that Piazzis occurs in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. In Italy, it has appeared in records in several regions, with patterns similar to other toponymic or habitational surnames. Among emigrant populations, the surname can be found in countries with long-standing Italian communities, including the Americas and parts of Europe.

Notable people with the surname Piazzis have not, to date, produced widely recognized biographical entries in major reference works. The name may appear in local genealogical or historical records without forming part of widely known biographical narratives.

Variants and related names include Piazzi, Piazzini, and Piazzesi, which share a common root connected to piazza or related to place-based naming practices. Differences in spelling often reflect regional orthography or historical changes in transmission.

See also: Piazza (surname).