Berlinguer is a surname originating in Catalan language (while the name itself has Frankish and Lombardic origins) now found mainly in Italy (especially in Sardinia, in Sassarese territory). Notable people with the name include:

Berlinguer
Coat of arms of Berlinguer family
PronunciationItalian: [berliŋˈɡwɛr]
Catalan: [bəɾliŋˈɡe]
Language(s)Italian, Catalan, French
Origin
Language(s)Frankish
Lombardic
Meaning*beran + *gaira,
"bear with a spear"
Region of originCatalonia
Other names
Variant form(s)Beringhieri, Beringheri, Beringheli, Beringeli, Beringari, Beringario, Belinghieri, Belingheri, Bellinghieri, Bellingheri, Belingeri, Belingerio, Bellingieri, Berlinghieri, Berlingheri
Related namesBérangier, Béranger, Bérenger, Bérenguier, Beringuel, Berengar
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  1. ^ De Felice, Emidio (1992) [1978]. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani (in Italian). Milan: Mondadori. ISBN 88-04-35449-6.