Cremonesi

Etymology

Cremonesi is an Italian surname derived from the name of the city of Cremona in Lombardy. It is a classic example of a habitational surname, indicating that the original bearer or his family was from Cremona. The suffix -esi is typical of many Italian surnames, forming from a place name to indicate origin,”>Crema.

History and Distribution

As a typical surname of Lombard origin, Cremonesi likely arose in the Middle Ages as families identified themselves by their birthplace. It is most common in northern Italy, particularly in Lombardy and neighboring regions. The variant Cremona also exists.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals named Cremonesi include:
- Carlo Cremonesi (1866–1943), an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church;
- Filippo Cremonesi (1872–1942), an Italian banker and politician who served as mayor of Rome and governor of the Bank of Italy;
- Michele Cremonesi (born 1988), an Italian professional footballer.

• Meaning: "From Cremona"
• Origin: Italian
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Italy, particularly Lombardy