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![Show Contents]() Ciri History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy
The Ciri surname is derived from the place name Cirillo, located in south central Italy. As such, it is classed as a local name, derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, but does not necessarily denote nobility.In the local dialect of Cirillo, the place-name is pronounced Cercelle, while natives are called Circellese. Alternatively, the surname Cirillo may come from a personal name, ultimately derived from the Greek mythological name Circe. Early Origins of the Ciri familyThe surname Ciri was first found in the year 1153, when records show Filippo Ciria of Cremona, who was made the Bishop of Capua. Early History of the Ciri familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ciri research. The years 1500, 1630, 1709 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Ciri History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ciri Spelling VariationsIn 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 Ciri include Cirillo, Ciri, Ciraulo, Ciraula, Cirauli, Cirilli, Cirilla, Cirilo, Cirili, Cirila, Ciriaci, Ciria, Ciriani, Cirotto, Cirotti, Cirello, Cirenei, Ciringhelli, Cirini, Cirino and many more. Early Notables of the Ciri familyProminent among bearers of this family in early times was - Bernardo Cirillo, an author in L'Aquila born in 1500
- Francesco Cirillo of Naples was a famous musician around 1630
- Nicola Cirillo was an historian who researched and wrote the history of Naples in the 17th century
- Giuseppe Pasquale Cirillo was a man of letters born in 1709
- Domenico Cirillo, born in 1739, was a respected doctor in Naples
Migration of the Ciri familyImmigrants bearing the name Ciri or a variant listed above include: A. Cirillo, aged 10, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1892; A. Antonio Cirillo, aged 58, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1896; Adelfo Cirillo, aged 53, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1921.
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