Picchione

Meaning

A surname derived from the Italian word for a small pike or pointed object.

Etymology

From Italian 'picchio' (woodpecker) or related to 'picca' (pike), with the diminutive suffix '-one'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone resembling a woodpecker or carrying a pike.

About the Picchione Surname

Picchione is an Italian surname with origins in medieval descriptive naming practices. It likely referred to physical characteristics or occupational associations with woodpeckers or pike-wielding soldiers.

Distribution

Primarily found in Italy, particularly in southern regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited documentation of notable bearers

People with the Picchione Surname