Meaning & History
Etymology
Quattrocchi (also spelled Quatrocchi) is an Italian surname derived from the words quattro "four" and occhi "eyes". It originated as a nickname for a person who wore glasses, referring to the perceived extra pair of eyes. The surname is most commonly found in Sicily, where many Italian surnames were forged from physical or behavioral traits.
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals bearing the surname include Luigi Beltrame Quattrocchi (1880–1951), an Italian Catholic layman beatified in 2013; Fabrizio Quattrocchi (1968–2004), a security contractor killed by terrorists in Iraq; and Ottavio Quattrocchi (1938–2013), an Italian businessman. In the arts, Andrea Quattrocchi (born 1989) is a Paraguayan actress and ballerina. In sports, Pablo Quatrocchi (born 1974) is an Argentine football player and coach. In American politics, Robert Quattrocchi and Rocco Quattrocchi served as state legislators.
- Meaning: "four eyes" (nickname for glasses-wearers)
- Origin: Italian (especially Sicilian)
- Type: Surname
- Alternate spelling: Quatrocchi
Sources: Wikipedia — Quattrocchi