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Early Origins of the America family

The surname America was first found in Tuscany (Italian: Toscana), a region in central Italy. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the America family

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America Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Americi, Aimerici, Amerighi, America, Americ, Aymeric, Aymerich and many more.

Early Notables of the America family

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United States America migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

America Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Nicholas America, who settled in Maryland in 1675
America Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Spolonia America, who settled in Galveston, TX in 1866
  • Apolonia America, who arrived in Galveston, TX in 1866

Contemporary Notables of the name America (post 1700) +

  • Anthony America, American politician, Representative from Michigan 10th District, 2004 1
  • Pyper America Smith (b. 1997), known as Pyper America, an American fashion model and musician, a bassist in an alternative rock band called The Atomics
  • America Georgine Ferrera (b. 1984), American Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award winning actress, best known for her leading role as Betty Suarez in Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
  • America Athene Olivo (b. 1978), known by her stage name America Campbell, American actress and singer
  • America Vera Zavala (b. 1976), Swedish politician and political writer


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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