| ![Show Contents]() Altobelli Surname History
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 Italy Italians first began using hereditary surnames in the 10th and 11th centuries, in response to the confusion caused by the growth of the Italian population at that time. People found themselves mistaken for others in both personal and legal matters. Nicknames, like Altobelli, were a popular source for surnames. They identified people through reference to a physical characteristic or other obvious trait. Altobelli was a name for a tall and handsome person from the Italian words alto and bello. Early Origins of the Altobelli familyThe surname Altobelli was first found in Cremona in 1497, with renowned painter and engraver Melone Altobello. Some of his works can be seen today in the Academy of Brera in Milan. Early History of the Altobelli familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Altobelli research. The years 1560 and 1585 are included under the topic Early Altobelli History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Altobelli Spelling VariationsItalian surnames have a surprising number of forms in comparison with other European surnames because they reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each of which has its distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the most standard Italian surname suffix is "I", whereas in Southern Italy the most typical surname suffix is "O". Sardinian is very different from other forms of Italian and in fact, it is considered to be its own distinct language. Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes, church officials, and the bearers of names, spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. As a consequence of the major changes in the Italian language and in the local spellings of Italian surnames that occurred over the course of history, there are numerous variations for the surname Altobelli. These spelling variations include Altobello, Altobelli, Altobell, Altabello and many more. Early Notables of the Altobelli familyProminent among bearers of this family in early times was - Ilario Altobelli, born in 1560 in Montecchio, who received his degree in theology and became a priest in 1585...
 Altobelli migration to the United States | + |
Altobellis were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Altobelli Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Antonio Altobelli, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States from Caserta, in 1902
- Andrea Altobelli, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
- Angelo Altobelli, aged 18, who landed in America from Amaseno, Italy, in 1912
- Annibale Altobelli, aged 20, who landed in America from Roccatecca, Italy, in 1912
- Albino Altobelli, aged 19, who landed in America from Senavalle, Italy, in 1913
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Altobelli (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph Salvatore Altobelli (1932-2021), American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who played for the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins
- John Edward Altobelli (1963-2020), American college baseball coach who was killed in a helicopter crash January 26, 2020
- Dean Altobelli, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 1st District, 1996 1
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Altobelli migration to the United States 
