Calciano

Calciano is a surname of Italian origin. It is believed to derive from a place name, likely a town or region called Calciano, located in Italy. Surnames originating from place names are common in Italy and often indicate that the family originated from or had a significant connection to that specific location. The exact etymology of the place name "Calciano" itself is less certain, but it could potentially be related to words meaning "lime" or "chalk" (referencing the geology of the area) or be derived from an older, possibly Roman, personal name. The distribution of individuals bearing the surname Calciano is primarily within Italy, with some presence in countries where Italian emigration occurred. Variations of the name may exist due to regional dialects and orthographic changes over time.