appellari

Appellari is an Italian surname. The name is of Italian origin and is found mainly in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. It is believed to be derived from the verb appellare "to call" or from the noun appello "appeal" or "name," with the suffix -ari forming an agent or plural, a pattern seen in several Italian surnames. The etymology thus suggests an ancestral occupation or role involving calling, naming, or summoning, such as a herald, clerk, or caller, though precise medieval derivations are not always documented. As with many surnames, regional concentrations and spelling variants may have emerged over time due to migration, record-keeping practices, and dialect differences.

In usage, Appellari may be encountered as a family name in Italian-language contexts, and some bearers may have emigrated or assumed the name in other countries. The surname does not have a widely cited, single historical figure associated with it in standard reference works, and it is considered relatively rare in comparison to more common Italian surnames.

Notable people: None are widely documented in standard reference sources under the name Appellari. The article therefore focuses on general information about origin and meaning rather than individual biographies.

See also: appellare, appello.