Cerrati History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The Cerrati surname is derived from the Italian word "cero" or "cirro" both of which mean "curl," and as such this was probably originally a nickname for someone with curly hair.

Early Origins of the Cerrati family

The surname Cerrati was first found in Verona, a city in Venetia Italy, capital of the province of Verona. This ancient city was the chief town of the Cenomani, a Gaulish tribe and became a Latin town in 89 B.C. It became part of Lombardy (568,) Frankish, Bartolmeo ruled and died in 1304. It is said to be the home of Romeo and Juliet. The city is rich in churches, museums, galleries, paintings, sculptures, statues and monuments. The cathedral was consecrated in 1187. 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 Cerrati family

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Cerrati Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cerruti, Ceruti, Cerrati, Cerati, Cerrati, Cerati and many more.

Early Notables of the Cerrati family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was Michelangelo Cerruti (1663-1749), an Italian painter of the Baroque period; Roque Ceruti (c. 1683-1760), an Italian composer in Peru...
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Cerrati migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cerrati Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Vincenzo Cerrati, who settled in New York, NY in 1893
Raffael Cerrati, who settled in New York, NY in 1893
Leonardo Cerrati, who settled in New York, NY in 1893
Giuseppe Cerrati, who settled in New York, NY in 1893