Ceccoli

Ceccoli is an Italian surname. It is primarily found in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. The origin of the name is believed to be derived from a diminutive of the personal name "Cecco," which itself is a shortened form of Francesco (Francis). Thus, Ceccoli can be understood to mean "little Francesco" or "son of Francesco." Variations of the name include Ceccolini and Cecchetto. The name is associated with various families and individuals throughout Italian history, though no singular, prominent lineage is universally recognized. Records of the surname's existence date back several centuries in the aforementioned regions of Italy.