EtymologyVescovi is an Italian surname derived from the Italian word vescovo, meaning "bishop". This term itself traces back to the Latin episcopus, which originated from Greek epískopos (ἐπίσκοπος), meaning "overseer" or "supervisor". As was common in many European cultures, the occupational byname or nickname for a bishop—or perhaps for someone who played the role of a bishop in pageants or moralities—gave rise to this surname.Meaning: BishopOrigin: ItalyType: Occupational surnameUsage regions: Primarily Italy, with diasporic communities worldwide