This list includes 33 Italian last names that start with U, from “Ubaldi” to “Utzeri”. These surnames often come from given names, occupations, nicknames, or local places across Italy. You can use the list for genealogy, regional research, or finding authentic names for stories.

Italian last names that start with U are family names found in Italy that begin with the letter U. Some, like “Ubaldi”, trace to medieval personal names and show strong regional clusters in Tuscany and Umbria.

Below you’ll find the table with Surname, Meaning/Origin, Region, and Notable people.

Surname: The family name as spelled; use it to search records, match variants, and identify ancestral lines.

Meaning/Origin: Short etymology explaining where the name comes from and what it originally meant for families.

Region: Typical geographic distribution in Italy and regional concentrations to help you narrow genealogical searches.

Notable people: Lists individuals who bear the surname with brief roles and dates to help contextualize its history.

Italian last names that start with U

Surname Meaning Region Notable people Description
Uberti Descendants of Uberto, Germanic personal name Tuscany, Nationwide Farinata degli Uberti — Florentine leader — 1212–1264 Medieval Florentine noble family name; famous in Dante and Florentine history. Now uncommon but still attested across Italy, especially Tuscany.
Ubertini Diminutive of Uberto, Germanic personal name Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna Variant of Uberti found in central Italy. Historically tied to small noble lineages and rural communities.
Ubertazzi Patronymic of Uberto, augmentative form Lombardy, Nationwide Northern Italian surname variant of Ubert- families. Relatively rare, found in historical records and modern directories.
Ubaldi From Ubaldo, Germanic personal name meaning bold or rule Marche, Lazio Traditional surname across central Italy. Moderately rare but present in legal and ecclesiastical records.
Ubaldini Patronymic of Ubaldus, medieval family name Tuscany, Lazio Historic family name with medieval roots. Appears in Tuscan and Roman archives and occasional modern bearers.
Uboldi Variant of Ubaldo, Germanic origin Lombardy Northern surname concentrated in Lombardy. Often spelled Uboldi in Milanese records and phone books.
Uccello Little bird or bird; from Latin avicella Tuscany, Nationwide Paolo Uccello — Painter — 1397–1475 Famous as the name of Renaissance painter Paolo Uccello. Means bird; found across Italy but stronger records in Tuscany.
Uccelli Birds, plural of uccello Nationwide Plural form of Uccello; found in many regions. Moderate frequency in phone directories and genealogical indexes.
Uccellini Diminutive plural of uccello, little birds Veneto, Nationwide Regional northern form, often Venetian. Less common but attested in civil records and parish registers.
Ucciero Likely from local nickname or dialectal form of uccello Campania Southern surname, especially around Naples. Typical of Campanian dialectal surname formation.
Uccellato Derived from uccello, possibly nickname Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia Northeast Italian surname. Often occupational or nickname origin and present in small communities.
Uggeri Possibly from personal name Uggero or Germanic roots Lombardy, Piedmont Northern Italian surname recorded in Lombard archives. Relatively uncommon but historically attested.
Ughi From Ugo, patronymic form; short and distinctive Lombardy, Nationwide Uto Ughi — Violinist — 1944– Short northern surname; borne by famous violinist Uto Ughi. Moderately rare nationally but recognizable.
Ugolini Diminutive/patronymic of Ugolino or Ugo Tuscany, Marche Common in central Italy, especially Tuscany and surrounding areas. Often seen in parish and civil records.
Ugoletto Diminutive of Ugo, small Ugo Veneto Venetian and northeastern surname. Classic diminutive patronymic structure, locally concentrated and uncommon nationally.
Ulivieri From ulivo, olive tree; occupational or locative Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna Name linked to olive cultivation or places with olives. Found in central and northern Italy, moderate rarity.
Ulivi Plural of ulivo, olive trees Tuscany, Lazio Surname evoking olive groves. Present in rural areas and towns; moderately common in central Italy.
Ulivo Olive tree Marche, Liguria Direct botanical surname. Less common than Ulivi but attested in coastal and hill communities.
Ulisse From the mythic name Ulysses, used as surname Campania, Nationwide Surname derived from the given name Ulisse. Attested in southern Italy and modern records as a family name.
Umbertini Diminutive/patronymic of Umberto Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany Local patronymic found in central northern Italy. Reflects use of Umberto as ancestral personal name.
Umbri From Umbria region or Umbrian people Umbria, Nationwide Toponymic or ethnonymic surname suggesting Umbrian origins. Present though not widespread.
Umili From Latin humilis meaning humble, nickname-derived Lazio, Marche Historic surname with medieval roots; found in central Italian church and tax records.
Urbani From urbano, urban or from the name Urbano Nationwide Carlo Urbani — Physician — 1956–2003; Giovanni Urbani — Cardinal — 1900–1969 Widespread surname meaning urban or from Urbano. Notable bearers include doctor Carlo Urbani and Cardinal Giovanni Urbani. Common across Italy.
Urbano From the given name Urbano or urbanus meaning city dweller Nationwide Variant of Urbani, also a surname in its own right. Found nationwide with moderate frequency.
Urbinati From Urbino or inhabitants of Urbino area Marche Toponymic surname indicating ties to Urbino region. Less common but clearly regional.
Urbini Variant of Urbino/Urbini, toponymic Marche, Tuscany Regional form linked to Urbino and surrounding areas. Present in historical registers.
Urso From Latin ursus meaning bear or nickname Ursus Sicily, Campania Francesco Urso — Footballer — 1994– Common southern surname meaning bear. Frequencies higher in Sicily and Campania; several modern bearers in sports and arts.
Urru Sardinian surname, likely pre-Latin or Sardinian origin Sardinia Very common Sardinian surname with local roots. Frequent in island records and phone books.
Usai Sardinian surname, possibly of ancient or pre-Latin origin Sardinia Among the most common surnames in Sardinia. Strong regional concentration and numerous family branches.
Uras Sardinian surname, also a local place name used as family name Sardinia Surname and toponym in Sardinia. Present in many island parish registers and modern directories.
Usseglio Piedmontese surname from a place name or family estate Piedmont Typical Piedmont surname derived from a locality. Found in provincial records around Turin.
Uslenghi Lombardy-Piedmont surname of likely Jewish-Italian origin Lombardy, Piedmont Recognized northern surname born in Jewish-Italian communities. Uncommon but attested in civil and cultural histories.
Utzeri Sardinian surname of local origin Sardinia Regional Sardinian name. Appears in island civil records and genealogies, moderately common locally.

Descriptions

Uberti
Ubertini
Ubertazzi
Ubaldi
Ubaldini
Uboldi
Uccello
Uccelli
Uccellini
Ucciero
Uccellato
Uggeri
Ughi
Ugolini
Ugoletto
Ulivieri
Ulivi
Ulivo
Ulisse
Umbertini
Umbri
Umili
Urbani
Urbano
Urbinati
Urbini
Urso
Urru
Usai
Uras
Usseglio
Uslenghi
Utzeri
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