Sorrentino
An Italian surname meaning someone from Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples.
The #6,805 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 62,297 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Sorrentino is an Italian locational surname built from the place name Sorrento, the famous coastal town in southern Italy. The name ultimately goes back to the Latinized form of the town’s name, and the surname means “of Sorrento” or “from Sorrento.” In Italian surnames, the ending -ino often marks origin or association with a place or family line.
History
This surname would originally have identified a person who came from Sorrento or had family ties there. Like many Italian locational surnames, it spread beyond its home region as people moved within Italy and later emigrated abroad, especially to the Americas. It is found today most commonly among families of Italian heritage.
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Fun fact
Sorrento is a well-known name in literature and music, which has helped make the surname feel especially recognizable even outside Italy.
Notable people named Sorrentino
- Paolo Sorrentino (b. 1970)
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