Rizzo ([rittso]) is a surname of Italian origin. Usually mispronounced, this name should be pronounced like the word "pizza" and like all other Italian words with a double "z". Like "Ricci", it is derived from the adjective riccio, meaning curly, as a way to describe someone with curly hair. It may refer to:
PersonsAlberto Rizzo, fashion photographer and painterAlex Rizzo, professional wrestlerAnthony Rizzo (filmmaker), film writer and directorAnthony Rizzo (baseball), baseball playerAntonio Rizzo, Italian footballerFrank Rizzo, former Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFrank L. Rizzo, Jr., politician and son of the aforementioned mayorJessica Rizzo, pornographic actress and businesswomanJilly Rizzo, restaurateur and associate of Frank SinatraJoe Rizzo, Denver Broncos linebacker from 1974 to 1980Joseph Rizzo an 18th-century philosopher and theologian from MaltaLinda Jo Rizzo, singer, composer and musical producerLuigi Rizzo, Italian naval officer and World War I heroMarc Rizzo, current lead guitarist of Brazilian Metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill NiñoMarco Rizzo, Italian politicianMauro Rizzo, Italian footballerMike Rizzo, DJ and music producerMike Rizzo (baseball), baseball executivePat Rizzo, saxophonist for Sly & the Family StonePatti Rizzo, professional golferPedro Rizzo, kickboxerRita Rizzo, an American Franciscan nun known as Mother Angelica, founder of the Eternal Word Television NetworkRob Rizzo, NASCAR driverSócrates Rizzo, Mexican politicianTony Rizzo, Canadian politicianFictional charactersBetty Rizzo, character from the musical Grease and the popular film version played by Stockard ChanningFrank Rizzo, the acerbic and profane character portrayed by Johnny BrennanLuther Rizzo, character from the television series M*A*S*HStan Rizzo, character from the AMC television series Mad MenEnrico "Ratso" Rizzo, character from the film Midnight CowboyDeputy Frank Rizzo, character from Reno 911!.