Berardi
An Italian surname most often meaning "son of Berardo," a medieval given name related to Bernard.
The #9,679 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 92,053 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Berardi is an Italian patronymic surname formed from the personal name Berardo. Berardo itself comes from a Germanic name related to Bernard, built from elements meaning "bear" and "hardy," "brave," or "strong." In origin, the surname would have identified someone as the descendant or family of a man named Berardo.
History
The surname is found especially in Italy and reflects the common medieval Italian practice of turning a father's given name into a hereditary family name. It likely developed independently in more than one local line, since patronymic surnames often arose wherever the personal name was popular. In modern times it is found among Italian diaspora communities as well as in Italy.
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Fun fact
Because it comes from a Germanic personal name, Berardi is Italian in form but ultimately has older northern European roots.