TheNameDBFATIO
OtherMeaning
Possibly derived from a personal name or place name in Italian-speaking regions.
Etymology
The exact origin is uncertain, but it may derive from an Italian family name or a topographic element. The surname appears in Swiss and Italian records, suggesting Alpine or Northern Italian roots.
About the FATIO Surname
An uncommon surname with roots in Switzerland and Northern Italy. Historical records suggest it may be associated with scholarly or professional families.
Distribution
Rare; found primarily in Switzerland and parts of Northern Italy.
Notable Bearers
Nicolas Fatio de Duillier (mathematician and physicist)