[Surname] Re: origins & meanings of Baglio, Baio, Burbano, Darko, Demestre, Franzi, Gerace, Hecei, Larko
by anonymous (guest)
3/5/2004, 6:12 PM
Baio means "bay horse", possibly designating the dweller at the sign of the bay horse, one with reddish-brown hair.
Franzi comes from the Latin word (franciscus) meaning "inhabitant of France".
Gallo is Italian & Spanish. It was a nickname for a cock or a person with attributes associated with this bird. For example, a fine voice or sexual prowess.
Gerace is the name of a city in Italy.