Toselli

Toselli is an Italian surname. It is a Diminutive form of Tosi, which itself means "clean-shaven", usually denoting a younger man, from Latin tonsus "shaved". The suffix -elli is a common Italian diminutive ending, suggesting the name originally described a young or junior member of the Tosi family.

Notable Bearers

Several individuals have borne the surname Toselli, contributing to its presence in history and culture:

• Angelo Toselli (c.1765–1827), Italian architect and scenographer renowned for his vedute (detailed cityscapes).
• Antonio Toselli (1884–1954), Italian engineer and politician.
• Cristopher Toselli (born 1988), Chilean football goalkeeper who plays for Universidad Católica and the Chilean national team.
• Enrico Toselli (1883–1926), Italian pianist and composer, famous for his melancholic works, including the serenade Rimpianto.
• Ignacio Toselli, Argentine film actor active in the early 20th century.
• Pietro Toselli (1856–1895), Italian military officer remembered for his role in the First Italo-Ethiopian War, notably at the Battle of Amba Alagi.
• Bernard of Bologna (1701–1770, born Flovitano Toselli), theologian and author of De agnitione Dei.

Distribution

The surname Toselli is primarily concentrated in northern Italy, especially in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Its variants include Tosetti and Tosi, while cognate forms in other languages include Catalan Tosell and Toset, as well as Spanish Tos.

See Also

The related surname Tosello shares the same root.

• Meaning: Diminutive of Tosi ("clean-shaven")
• Origin: Italian
• Type: Surname
• Usage Regions: Italy (especially Emilia-Romagna)