That makes the Italian living in the USA the fifth largest ethnic group – and the country was even named after an Italian, the explorer and geographer Amerigo Vespucci. Without the Italians, America would be a very different place today. 
Italian Americans throughout the nation join together to celebrate their heritage during the month of October, but the name of the month is as varied as those who celebrate. Depending on the organization and region.
October may be Italian American Heritage Month, Italian American History Month, Italian Heritage Month, Italian Culture Month, Italian Heritage and Culture Month, or Italian History Month. 
