Porchetto

Porchetto, also sometimes spelled "Porcchetto" (though less common), is an Italian surname, primarily found in Italy. It is considered a patronymic surname, meaning it derives from a personal name. The name likely originates from a diminutive or nickname form of the given name "Porco" or a related variant. "Porco" itself could be a nickname meaning "pig," possibly given to someone who raised pigs, or potentially with other connotations that are now lost to time.

The surname Porchetto is relatively rare compared to other Italian surnames. Its distribution is not strongly concentrated in any single region of Italy, suggesting a potentially scattered or independent origin in multiple locations. Records of the name can be found in historical documents relating to Italian families and lineages, particularly in northern and central Italy.

Variations in spelling of the surname, such as the inclusion or exclusion of a double "c," are not uncommon in Italian surnames, reflecting regional dialects and variations in record-keeping practices over time. Further research into specific family lines bearing the Porchetto surname would be necessary to determine their precise origins and history.