amorosi

Amorosi is an Italian surname and the masculine plural form of the adjective amoroso, meaning loving or amorous. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname that eventually became a hereditary surname for a family characterized as affectionate or loving. In Italian onomastics, surnames derived from adjectives are common, and the ending -osi is a typical suffix that helps form plural or family-style names.

The surname is attested in historical records across Italy and is borne by communities in various regions. As with many Italian names, descendants have migrated abroad, and Amorosi can be found in countries with significant Italian immigrant populations, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and Canada. Spelling and pronunciation may vary slightly in different countries due to transliteration or local phonetics, but Amorosi remains the standard Italian form.

In contemporary usage, Amorosi can also appear as a plural adjective in Italian, agreeing with masculine plural nouns (gli uomini amorosi). The related surname Amoroso (singular form) exists in other regions and may be encountered in genealogical records as an alternative lineage connection.

See also: Amoroso, Amore.