Whether an Italian last name is world-renowned, commonplace, or stems from nature or ancestors' occupations, they're unforgettable. So, brush off your pasta presses because we're diving deep into some ...

In my predominantly Italian hometown of Staten Island, New York, you were Irish if your last name didn't end in a vowel. And if you weren't Irish, you were other. I fell squarely into that category.

I've always liked my last name. Sure, it was consistently butchered by teachers on the first day of school. There are different ways to spell it − sorry, it's with an ESE at the end. Then, there are ...

Growing up in Staten Island, my last name made me stand out. I thought I'd change my name once I got married, but that didn't happen. My husband and I eventually decided to hyphenate our last names ...