Baldassi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Baldassi can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Lombardy. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Lombardy is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Baldassi came from the Germanic word baltha, which means gallant, bold.

Early Origins of the Baldassi family

The surname Baldassi was first found in the city of Cremona, which lies just south of Milan. The earliest records of the family lie here with the Baldesio family in the 8th century.

Early History of the Baldassi family

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Baldassi Spelling Variations

Italian 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 Baldassi. These spelling variations include Baldo, Baldi, Baudi, Baudo, Bauda, De Baudi, Debaudi, Baldelli, Baldella, Baldetti, Balde, Baldini, Baldin, Baldinotti, Balducci, Baldocci, Baldoni, Baldizzone, Baldacchi, Baldaco, Baldacchino, Baldecchi, Baldacci, Baldassi, Baldasso, Baldas, Baldassini, Baldasseroni, Baldassarini, Baldana, BaldaChina, Baldassin, Baldazzi, Baldani, Baldan, Baldaro, Baldari, Baldesi, Baldrati, Baldironi, Baudino, Baudinelli, Bauduccio, Baudone, Baudizzone, Baudacci, Baudassi, Baudasso and many more.

Early Notables of the Baldassi family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was

Percivalle Baldissone was ambassador to Pope Martino IV in 1281 in Genoa. A soldier of the Baldassi lineage at this time was Pace Baldassino, who lived in Gubbio in 950. Also from this family in Gubbio was B...

Baldassi migration to the United States +

Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Baldassi:

Baldassi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Attilio Baldassi, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States from Italy, in 1907
Elvira Baldassi, aged 25, who landed in America from Dopiano, Italy, in 1908
Enrico Baldassi, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Zompiccbia, Italy, in 1908
Davide Baldassi, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Codroips, Italy, in 1911
Albina Baldassi, aged 23, who settled in America from Italy, in 1911
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