Cerruti History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy

The Cerruti 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 Cerruti family

The surname Cerruti 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 Cerruti family

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Cerruti Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Cerruti family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was

Michelangelo Cerruti (1663-1749), an Italian painter of the Baroque period

Cerruti migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cerruti Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Brigian Cerruti, aged 36, who landed in America from Cbasso, Italy, in 1907
Arturo Cerruti, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Coggiolo, Italy, in 1908
Angelo Cerruti, aged 29, who landed in America from Abbissola, Superiore, Italy, in 1909
Cerruti, aged 33, who settled in America from Milan, Italy, in 1909
Adelaide Cerruti, aged 24, who landed in America from Albanaella, Italy, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Cerruti (post 1700) +

Nino Cerruti (1930-2022), Italian businessman and stylist, founder of the haute couture house, Cerruti, in 1967 in Paris, manager of the Italian family business Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti, which was founded in 1881 by his grandfather
Linda Cerruti (b. 1993), Italian competitor in synchronized swimming at the 2011 and 2013 World Aquatics Championships
Michela Cerruti (b. 1987), Italian racing driver
Carolina del Valle Cerruti Duijm (b. 1962), Venezuelan model, Miss World Venezuela 1983
Felice Cerruti Bauduc (1817-1896), Italian painter