De Amicis Family History
De Amicis Surname Meaning
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Amico. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to of’.
In this case, it signifies ‘member of the Amici family’.
This construction highlights the familial relationships inherent in many Italian surnames.
Patronymic names are derived from the names of ancestors, indicating lineage and heritage.
The comparison to Amici further illustrates the connection to the family name and its roots.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
