Calligaris is an Italian occupational surname derived from the Late Latin caligarius, meaning "shoemaker" (from caliga, a type of Roman military boot).The surname is most famously borne by several generations of Italian swimmers. Mauro Calligaris (1952–2000) and his sister Novella Calligaris (born 1954) were both Olympic swimmers; Novella won multiple medals at European championships. Their mother Romana Calligaris (1924–2002) was also a competitive swimmer. Other notable bearers include Chiara Calligaris (born 1971), an Olympic sailor; Sergio Calligaris (1941–2023), an Argentine-born pianist and composer; and Viola Calligaris (born 1996), a Swiss footballer.Meaning: shoemakerOrigin: Latin caligariusType: occupational surnameUsage: Italian