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Early Origins of the Bizzotto family

The surname Bizzotto was first found in the city of Varese, where earliest records date back to 1277 with the Bizzozzeri family, who were nobility of the city.

Early History of the Bizzotto family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bizzotto research. The years 1530, 1550, 1561, 1565 and 1586 are included under the topic Early Bizzotto History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bizzotto Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Bizzotto include Bizzarro, Bizarro, Bizzaro, Bizaro, Bizzarri, Bissari, Bizarri, Bizzari, Bizari, Bizzotto, Bizotto, Bizo, Bizzo, Bizoni, Bizzelli, Bizelli, Bizzi, Bizzoni, Bizozzeri, Bizzarini and many more.

Early Notables of the Bizzotto family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was Tommaso Bizzocchi, chancellor of the Malatesti House in Rimini during the 15th centuryPietro Bizzarri, (1530?-1586?) born at Sassoferrato in Umbria, was a castle owner who committed himself to the church. He was also a famous author and dedicated his work entitled...
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Migration of the Bizzotto family

Immigrants bearing the name Bizzotto or a variant listed above include: Nicholas Bizo, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1772.


Contemporary Notables of the name Bizzotto (post 1700) +

  • Mara Bizzotto (b. 1972), Italian politician, Member of the Regional Council of Veneto (2000-2005) and (20062009), Member of the European Parliament (2014-)
  • Romolo Bizzotto (b. 1925), retired Italian professional football player and coach
  • Frank Bizzotto (b. 1971), former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy (1991-1996)


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