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Pizzi

Pizzi is an Italian surname and, in some cases, a toponym. It is generally considered to derive from the Italian word pizzo, which can be linked to meanings such as peak or point, and it is found in various regions of Italy as well as among Italian diaspora communities abroad.

As a surname, Pizzi is common in northern and central Italy and is carried by families that

In addition to its use as a family name, Pizzi appears in place names in Italy and

Notable individuals with the surname include Juan Antonio Pizzi (born 1968), an Argentine-born Chilean football manager

See also Pizzo for related surnames and toponymic uses, and Pizzi as a broader cultural reference in

have
spread
to
the
Americas
and
other
parts
of
the
world
through
migration
and
settlement.
The
name
is
associated
with
regions
including
Lombardy,
Veneto,
Emilia-Romagna,
and
Piedmont,
among
others,
reflecting
historical
patterns
of
Italian
movement
and
organization.
in
communities
formed
through
migration.
People
bearing
the
surname
have
pursued
diverse
professions,
including
sports,
academia,
and
public
service,
contributing
to
the
cultural
and
social
fabric
of
their
communities.
and
former
player,
who
led
Chile
to
victory
in
the
2016
Copa
America.
His
career
has
brought
broader
recognition
to
the
surname
in
the
world
of
international
football.
The
surname
also
appears
in
various
contemporary
contexts,
reflecting
its
enduring
presence
in
Italian
heritage
and
global
diaspora.
Italian
naming
traditions.