About Rizza
The surname Rizza is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name Rizzo, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Rizzi. The name Rizza is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with curly or frizzy hair, as "rizzo" means "curly" in Italian. Over time, the surname Rizza has become a relatively common Italian surname, often associated with individuals of Italian descent.
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The surname Rizza is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rizza 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 Rizza is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rizza in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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