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Meaning & History
Piovene is an Italian surname of toponymic origin, derived from the name of the town of Piovene Rocchette in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The surname is historically linked to this locale, which is composed of two parts: Piovene (from Latin "plebs" meaning "church" or "parish") and Rocchette (a reference to "small fortress" or "rock"). The earliest bearers likely took their surname from this place, identifying themselves as "da Piovene"—I.e., from Piovene. The surname is relatively localized and remains most common in the Veneto region today.