Laguardia

Revision History

Date	Editor	Change Summary
10/6/2024, 9:08 PM	Mike C	update #116
4/16/2019, 9:13 PM	Mike C	update #103
9/1/2013, 10:30 PM	Mike C	update #87
5/30/2011, 5:41 PM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Type Surname (from occupation & from location)

Usage Italian

Pronounced Pron. /la.ˈɡwar.dja/

Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "sentry, sentinel" in Italian, also a locative name referring to a person who lived near a watchtower. Fiorello Laguardia (1882-1947) was the first mayor of New York of Italian origin.