Scoglio () is an
Italian surname
A name in the Italian language consists of a given name () and a surname (); in most contexts, the given name is written before the surname, although in official documents, the surname may be written before the given name or names.
Italian names, ...
from
eastern Sicily, meaning or or denoting origin from
Scoglitti
Scoglitti () is a fishing village and hamlet () of Vittoria, a municipality in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy. In 2011 it had a population of 4,175.
History
Scoglitti found a niche in history after being selected by the Allies as the sit ...
.
Notable people with the surname include:
* Agatina Carmen Maria Scoglio (1935–2022), known as
Tina Scala
Tina Scala (July 16, 1935 – January 10, 2022) was an Italian-born American actress, model, singer and poet.
Early life
The daughter of an Italian father and an Irish mother, Scala's early life was one of privilege. As Agatina Carmen Maria Scog ...
, Italian-American actress and model, sister of Gia
*
Caterina Scoglio, Italian network scientist and computer engineer
*
Franco Scoglio
Francesco "Franco" Scoglio (; 2 May 1941 – 3 October 2005) was an Italian football manager who coached at both national and international level.
Playing career
Francesco Scoglio was born in Lipari, in the province of Messina, Italy. He p ...
(1941–2005), Italian football manager
* Josephine Grace Johanna Scoglio (1934–1972), known as
Gia Scala
Gia Scala (born Josephine Grace Johanna Scoglio; March 3, 1934 – April 30, 1972) was a British and American actress.
Early life
Scala was born March 3, 1934, in Liverpool, England, to Sicilian father Pietro Scoglio, and Irish mother Eileen ...
, Italian-British-American actress, sister of Tina
See also
*
Scaglia
References
Italian toponymic surnames
Surnames from nicknames
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