Pellegrini (surname)

Pellegrini is a common Italian surname. It is derived from the word pellegrino, meaning "pilgrim" in Italian. The name was typically given to people who had undertaken a pilgrimage, often to religious sites such as Rome or Jerusalem. The surname could also denote someone living near a pilgrim route or hospice.

The surname is found throughout Italy, with particular concentrations in the northern regions, especially Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. It has also spread to other countries with significant Italian diaspora populations, such as Argentina, Brazil, the United States, and Canada.

Variations of the surname include Pellegrino, Pellegrin, and Pellegrinetto.

Notable people with the surname Pellegrini include:

• Federica Pellegrini: An Italian swimmer and Olympic champion.
• Lorenzo Pellegrini: An Italian professional footballer.
• Manuel Pellegrini: A Chilean football manager and former player.
• Carlos Pellegrini: A former President of Argentina.