Marchegiano

From the name of the Marche region in Italy, derived from Late Latin marca meaning “borderland”. It was the real surname of the American boxer Rocky Marciano (1923-1969), who was born Rocco Marchegiano.
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Marchesi

From the Italian title marchese meaning “marquis”. It was probably a nickname for a person who behaved like a marquis or worked in the household of a marquis.
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