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Re: Italian surname Michienzi
Thanks, Giacomo. I want to assume from you username that you have a little Italian? And therefore know of which you speak? I appreciate you sharing your expertise.

From what i can tell, -enzi is the adjective suffix, so if Mich is the root, and it is the same Mich as in Michael, then i have something to work with. I never thought to assume it might be that obvious. Too obvious.....:)

Thanks for the input!
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I am italian in fact, I live near MILANO.
What I want to explain you is that as to the local surnames as Michienzi it takes time to discover the real meaning.
Michele is a possibility but if the surname comes from a nickname for instance it could be more difficult.

Regards
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