TheNameDBBianchi
DescriptiveMeaning
White or pale-complexioned person.
Etymology
Derived from the Italian adjective 'bianco' meaning white. Originally used as a descriptive surname for someone with fair skin or light hair.
About the Bianchi Surname
One of Italy's most common surnames, Bianchi was historically applied to individuals with pale or white complexions. The surname became hereditary and spread throughout Italian regions during the medieval period.
Distribution
Primarily found in northern and central Italy, particularly in Lombardy and Tuscany.