Origin and Etymology of Italian Surnames: U‑
The list includes a possible, or accepted, etymology of many Italian surnames, beginning with "U-", as well as, where data is available, their geographical or historical origin and current distribution.
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Ubaldi, Ubaldino, Uboldi
From the first name Ubaldo, of German origin meaning bold
Uliviero
From the first name Oliviero
Urbani, Urbano, Urbaniello
From the first name Urbano, derived from the Latin word "urbanus" = citizen
Urso, Ursini
From the Latin word "ursus" = bear.
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