Fazio is both an Italian surname and a masculine given name. It is derived from the Italian personal name Bonifacio, itself originating from the Latin Bonifatius meaning “good fate” or “well‑doer.” The name is most commonly found in Italy and among the Italian diaspora.
Notable individuals bearing the name
Politics and public service
- Amanda Fazio (born 1954), Australian politician.
- Antonio Fazio (born 1936), former governor of the Bank of Italy.
- Ferruccio Fazio (born 1944), Italian physician and politician.
- Ryan Fazio (born 1990), American politician.
- Victor H. Fazio (1942–2022), American congressman.
Arts, sports, and entertainment
- Buzz Fazio (1908–1993), American professional bowler.
- George Fazio (1912–1986), American golfer and golf‑course architect.
- Tom Fazio (born 1945), prominent American golf‑course designer.
- Benny Fazio, a fictional character on the television series The Sopranos.
Science and academia
- Giovanni Fazio (1933/34–2026), American astrophysicist.
- Russell H. Fazio (born 1952), American social psychologist.
Other fields
- Federico Fazio (born 1987), Argentine footballer.
- Luis Fazio (1911–unknown), Argentine footballer.
- Mario Fazio (1919–1983), Italian racing cyclist.
- Silvio Fazio (born 1952), Italian writer.
Historical figures
- Fazio Cardano (1444–1524), Italian jurist and mathematician, brother of the mathematician Gerolamo Cardano.
- Fazio Fabbrini (1926–2018), Italian politician and former mayor of Siena.
- Fazio Giovanni Santori (1447–1510), Italian cardinal.
Cultural and linguistic notes
The name’s prevalence is concentrated in regions of Italy, particularly in the south, and it has spread internationally through migration. Variants and related surnames include De Fazio and Fazzio. As a given name, its use is less common today but remains part of traditional Italian naming practices.
References
- “Fazio (name).” Wikipedia, accessed via Jina AI summarization service.
