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De Lellis Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Lello. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to of’.

In this case, it signifies ‘member of the Lelli family’.

This construction is typical of Italian naming conventions.

Patronymic names often reflect lineage and familial heritage.

For example, the name Lelli highlights the connection to the Lelli family.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, De Lellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for De Lellis in 1990 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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