Passarella Family History
Passarella Name Meaning
Italian: probably probably of multiple origin. In part it is from passerella ‘little bridge’ ‘footbridge’ applied as a topographic name a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. In some cases it is from a diminutive of Passaro ; the ending in -a typical of southern dialects possibly arises from the vulgar Latin form passar of Latin passer -eris.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022