About Ragosta
The surname Ragosta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "ragosta," meaning "lobster" in the Neapolitan dialect. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical or behavioral resemblance to a lobster, or possibly as an occupational name for a fisherman or seafood merchant. The surname Ragosta is relatively rare and is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.
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The surname Ragosta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ragosta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ragosta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ragosta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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