Razza Family History

Italian: probably a metonymic occupational name for a herbalist from a plant name which denoted different species in different dialects; for example, charlock or rock cress (in Sicily), rock rose (in Modena), and the bramble or the medicinal plant smilax in certain other regions.

Possibly from razza used for certain kinds of fish, the weever, perch, or pike, and the surname probably arose from a nickname for someone with fish-like characteristics.

Alternatively, it may have originated from a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman.

The variations in plant names across different regions highlight the linguistic diversity and cultural significance of herbalism in Italian history.

This surname reflects the intertwined nature of occupation, identity, and the natural world in Italian society.