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Ariosta and Ariosti are almost unique, Ariosto has stocks in Rome, Naples and Sicily. additions provided by Stefano Ferrazzi Ariosta, almost unique, is found only in Catanzaro, Ariosti, also almost unique, is present exclusively in Lombardy and Marche, Ariosto, more widespread than the previous ones, has major stocks in the Neapolitan, Messina and catanese and minor stocks scattered between the north and south of the peninsula, all these surnames derive from the name Ariosto, the Italianization of the Germanic staff Ariost, which, composed of the elements hari (army) and host (ready, quick), means warrior ready or quick in combat. The emilian poet Ludovico Ariosto (born in Reggio Emilia in 1474 and died in Ferrara in 1533) was the famous character, author of the famous epic poem Orlando Furioso. Regarding the surnames in question, it is still the surnames of the personal names of the founders. additions provided by Giovanni Vezzelli The surnames Ariosti and Ariosto are ethnic from the toponym Riosto di Pianoro nel Bolognese, the original town of the family of Ludovico Ariosto.
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