Category Archives: Campania

The Adventures of the Italian Letter “H”

Posted on February 1, 2018 by babbityjean

(Adapted and translated from an article in Corriere della Sera.) In French, there is “heure” and in English there is “hour” and “heir.”  In these cases, the “h” is silent.  There are many words in English, like “help” and “horse,” … Continue reading →

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Una Storia Breve sui Cognomi Italiani

Posted on January 25, 2018 by babbityjean

Oggi ci sono oltre 300.000 cognomi in Italia senza contare i nuovi introdotti attraverso l’immigrazione.  Non è possibile calcolarne il numero con esattezza perché nel tempo alcuni nomi si sono estinti e altri se ne sono formati—spesso a causa di … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Italian Surnames

Posted on January 25, 2018 by babbityjean

Today there are more than 300,000 traditional surnames in Italy not counting new ones introduced through immigration.  A precise calculation is impossible because over time some become extinct and others are formed—often from transcription errors in the registry offices.  The … Continue reading →

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