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Connecting the dots between Italian and its ‘sister’ languages
Ninety-nine percent of the monthly lessons we present are designed to help our readers learn our heritage language. It is also helpful to understand the evolution of Italian from Latin and its connection to many Italian dialects and other related languages. For those who are not linguistic scholars, Italian and Spanish are often considered to be the closest related languages in the Latin “family.” However, some linguists and historians differ in their opinion on this relationship. They opine that it’s Spanish and Portuguese that are the closest Latin “siblings” that are historically associated as a language.
So where does Italy and Italian fit into this discussion? Which other European country has close ties to Italy and the Italian language than to Spain and Spanish? For some historians and linguists an obvious link is with France and French! In our June 2023 lesson we focused
on why some linguists suggest that Italian and French are closer in many ways than Italian
and Spanish. To explain this rationale, let’s learn a bit about the historic connections between
France and Italy.
The Italian tricolor flag originated in 1797 when the French Cispadane Republic decided
to adopt a new flag, inspired by the banner of the Revolution. The current Italian branch of
carabinieri was founded in 1814 by King Vittorio Emanuele I of Savoy and was modeled on
the French Gendarmerie Nationale.
The Albertine Statute is another link between Italy and France. This statute was the
In our first 2024 surname feature, we finish Italian surnames beginning with the letter T.
TOMMASINI –This surname derives from the first name Tommaso of Aramaic, its origin meaning twin. It is registered
in the Bureaus of Statistics in all of Italy’s 20 regions. It is most prevalent in Veneto and least registered in the regions of Molise and la Valle d’Aosta. Variations: TOMASSI, TOMASETTI, TOMASSO,
TOMASI, TOMAS, TOMAZ, TOMA, TOMATI, TOMATIS, TOMAT, TOMADI, TOMADO, TOMASICH, TOMASSICH, TOMMASELLI, TOMASELLO, TOMASELLA, TOMASSETTI, TOMMASUZZI, TOMMASONI, TOMMASEO, TOMASELLI, TOMASELLO, TOMASELLA,
father’s name. It is registered in the Bureaus of Statistics 11 of Italy’s regions. It is most prevalent in Abruzzo and least registered in the regions of Molise and la Friuli Venezia- Giulia
TORO – This surname derives from the Latin word “torus,” meaning heap of land. It is registered in the Bureaus of Statistics in all of Italy’s 20 regions. More locally, in central Italy, it may have originated from the locality of Toro in Molise. Variation: TORI.
TUCCI – This surname is a patronymic or plural form of Tuccio, also a first name
as well as a surname. It is registered in
the Bureaus of Statistics in all of Italy’s 20 regions. It is most prevalent in Lazio and least registered in the region of Valle d’Aosta.
TULLO – This surname derives from
the first name Tullio, derived from the Latin family name “Tullius.” It is registered in the Bureaus of Statistics 14 of Italy’s regions. It is most prevalent in Puglia. Variation: TULIO.
TURINO – This surname derives from Italian the word “ventura,” meaning good luck. It is also related to an abbreviation of the first name Bonaventura. It is registered in the Bureaus of Statistics 14 of Italy’s regions. It is most prevalent in Piemonte and least registered in the region of Abruzzo. Variation: TURITTO.
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TOMMASSETTI, TOMASINI,
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TOMASINO, TOMASIN, TOMASSINI,
in 1814. The statute was written in French and Italian and later became the constitution of a
TOMASICCHIO, TOMASUZZI,
unified Italy. It remained in force, albeit with some changes, until 1948.
TOMASONI, TOMASSONI,
The office of the prefect, who were government officials in the provinces, originated in
TOMASUTTI, TOMADINI, TOMADONI, 1861 and was inspired by the Napoleonic prefects, introduced by Napoleon during the French
TOMAELLI, TOMAELLO, TOMAELLA, occupation.
TOMAINO.
But the greatest innovation was the Napoleonic Code, introduced in Italy at the beginning
TONTODONATI – This surname
of the 19th century, which brought a series of reforms to a still poor and backward country.
derives from two words consisting of the Finally, Napoleon III of France was the most important ally of Vittorio Emanuele II. As the
word: “tonto,” meaning simpleton, and the last monarch of France, he contributed, even if reluctantly, to the liberation of Milan in 1859.
Italian word “donato,” derived from the Latin While Italy has historical and linguistic ties with Spain and Portugal, the country is also closely
“donatus,” meaning given or donated. It is tied to France. Like all siblings, they are family but not always friends.
possibly an association of a nickname and a
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