Pileggio

Pileggio is a surname of Italian origin. It is believed to derive from a diminutive of the given name Pietro, the Italian form of Peter. This would make the surname mean "little Peter". Like many Italian surnames, it is likely to have originated in a specific region and spread over time. The prevalence of the surname varies geographically within Italy and among Italian diaspora communities worldwide.

Records of individuals bearing the Pileggio surname can be found in historical documents, genealogical databases, and various directories. The surname's distribution is often concentrated in areas with historical Italian immigration. Variations in spelling may exist, although Pileggio is the most common form. Information regarding the exact geographical origins and historical development of the Pileggio surname is typically found through genealogical research and historical linguistic studies of Italian onomastics. Further research into specific family histories would be necessary to trace individual lineages.