Retalic, Italian Surname?

[brendariani]

Hi,

I am trying to do some research for a friend. His great grandfather's Surname is Retalic if spelt correctly). He is not sure which part of Italy he came from?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance

[Tessa78]

Using the Italian surname distribution map site, there are no listings for "Retalic, Retalio, Retalia" - BUT there is a hit for "Retali" as a surname.

Though the surname exists in very small numbers throughout Italy, the largest concentration of the name is on The Island of Elba.

http://www.gens.info/italia/it/turismo- ... K3urNh7nIU

Perhaps a possibility???

From what written sources to you take this surname? Can you post a link or image?

T.

[brendariani]

I'm afraid that is all I know at present, but may be able to get further information from the family. Will update once I know.

Your help is much appreciated. I did wonder if Retalic was the correct spelling, so now we know.

Many thanks.

[rlw254]

There is also a small population with the name Rotolico/Rotelico/Ratolico, etc. Very possible the end was dropped after leaving Italy. Can be found around Naples and Rome.

[brendariani]

Good to know. Thank you for your help. I will hopefully get more information to work with.

Brenda

[ItalianTranslator]

Sounds like something from the eastern territories which are now in Slovenia and Croatia. Possibly spelled Retalić or Retalich originally.

[carinthiangirl]

Never heard for the Balkans and not to find in Slovenian, Croatian and Serbian phonebook.

[brendariani]

Thank you