Save Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname) Usage Italian Pronounced Pron. /vir.tu.ˈo.zo/, /vir.tu.ˈo.so/, /vir.ˈtwo.zo/, /vir.ˈtwo.so/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "virtuous, upright" or "skilful" in Italian, as well as "virtuoso, master (of a musical instrument)".