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![Show Contents]() Boccardi Surname History
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Early Origins of the Boccardi familyThe surname Boccardi was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. Genoa is also modernly known as Liguria. In the 4th century B.C it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 B.C and restored by Rome who made it their headquarters. They survived the Lombard and Carolingan intrusions. Were well known for their naval prowess. Shipbuilding flourished in this natural sea port. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. 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 Boccardi familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boccardi research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1133, 1507, 1523, 1542, 1620 and 1658 are included under the topic Early Boccardi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boccardi Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brocato, Brocardo, Bocardo, Boccardi, Bochiardo, Bocchiardi, Bocciardo, Bociardi, Brocarto, Brocato, Brochiardo, Brocciardi, Bucardus and many more. Early Notables of the Boccardi familyProminent among members of the family was - Giovanni Boccardi (died 1542) was an Italian miniature painter who lived at Florence. He was also known as Maestro Giovanni. During 1507-1523, Boccardi and his son Francesco painted the choir-books of...
Migration of the Boccardi familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Agricola Bocci, aged 39, who arrived at Ellis Island from Roma, Italy, in 1922; Alfonso Bocci, aged 25, who arrived at Ellis Island from Sarnano, Italy, in 1910.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Boccardi (post 1700) | + |
- Louis D. Boccardi, American President and Chief Executive Officer of The Associated Press (AP), from 1985 until his retirement in 2003
- Fabrizio Boccardi, Italian-born, American entrepreneur and investor known for investments and ventures in hospitality, real estate, media, and technology
- Leo Boccardi (b. 1953), Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who had worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See, Archbishop and Apostolic Nuncio since 2007
- Giovanni Boccardi (1859-1936), Italian astronomer, mathematician, and priest; the asteroid 31015 Boccardi is named in his honor
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