tacchini

Tacchini is a term of Italian origin that can refer to more than one tacchino, i.e., turkey, in the Italian language. The plural tacchini is used in ordinary speech and in recipes or menus to denote multiple birds.

As a surname, Tacchini is of Italian origin. It is believed to be occupational or nickname-based, derived from tacchino, meaning turkey, and historically indicated someone who raised or sold turkeys. The surname is found among Italian communities and in countries with Italian diaspora.

Notable people with the surname include Giorgio Tacchini, an Italian entrepreneur who founded the Giorgio Tacchini sportswear company, known for its tennis apparel and sponsorship of athletes. Other individuals with the surname have contributed in fields such as business and the arts, though not all have widely documented mainstream recognition.

In everyday use, tacchini rarely appears outside Italian contexts except as a family name or in discussions about cuisine that involves turkey.