Bolsonaro is a surname originating from the northeastern Italian region of Veneto, where it is spelt Bolzonaro. The phonetic spelling of Bolsonaro is used by the branch of the family that migrated to Brazil in the late 19th century.[1]

Notable people with the surname include:

References

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  1. ^ "In Veneto il paese del probabile presidente brasiliano Bolsonaro" [The homeland of the possible Brazilian president Bolsonaro is in Veneto]. Isole 24 Ore (in Italian). 26 October 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.