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Rizzo Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:One with curly hair, One with curly hair
  • Gender:Unisex
  • Origin:Italian

More About The Name Rizzo

The name Rizzo is primarily a surname that can also be used as a given name. Its origin can be traced back to Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Sicily and Calabria. As a surname, Rizzo is derived from the medieval given name Rizzo or Ritius, which is a diminutive form of the name Rocco.

Famous personalities with the surname Rizzo include Sonny Rizzo, a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1940s and 1950s. Additionally, Rizzo is a character in the famous musical "Grease"; Rizzo is one of the Pink Ladies and a close friend of protagonist Sandy.

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