zuppas

Zuppas is a surname of Italian origin. It is relatively uncommon and appears in genealogical records mainly in Italy and among emigrant communities abroad.

Etymology: The name is generally considered to derive from the Italian word zuppa, meaning soup. It may have originated as an occupational nickname for someone involved in making or serving soup, or as a toponymic or descriptive nickname related to a place known for soup or a cook's occupation. Variants seen in records include Zuppa and Zuppo, while the pluralized form Zuppas is less common outside certain dialect zones.

Geographic distribution: In Italy, the surname is found in several regions, with clusters in northern and central regions. Emigration has carried the name to the Americas and Oceania; significant populations exist in the United States, Argentina, Canada, and Australia, often concentrated in areas with large Italian communities.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Zuppas in major public records. Smaller or local figures may exist, but they are not widely documented.

See also: The term zuppa refers to soup in Italian; the surname is linguistically related to that word but is used as a surname rather than a common noun. The entry reflects general onomastic patterns and may vary with new genealogical findings.