Corvo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The surname Corvo comes from the Italian word "corvo," from the Latin "corvus," meaning "raven." The name is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.

Early Origins of the Corvo family

The surname Corvo was first found in Abruzzi, a region of farming provinces in the Appenines of south central Italy. In ancient times it was part of the Duchy of Spoleto. Under the Normans about 1080 it became part of Apulia, with the capital being that of Sulmona. Later, about 1300, it became part of the Angevin kingdom of Naples. 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. The Corvo family were the barons of Cerviglione and held the castle of Carceri out side Sulmona.

Early History of the Corvo family

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Corvo Spelling Variations

Surnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Corvo include Corvo, Corvino, Corvini and others.

Early Notables of the Corvo family

Prominent among members of the family was

the Corvo family of Sulmona

Corvo migration to the United States +

In the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Corvo

Corvo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Cesario Corvo, aged 15, who immigrated to the United States from Melilli, Sicily, in 1907
Francino Corvo, aged 16, who landed in America from Vatolla, Italy, in 1907
Innocenzo Corvo, aged 29, who immigrated to America from Penna Ceverna, Italy, in 1907
Domenico Corvo, aged 28, who landed in America from Stella, Italy, in 1911
Grazia Corvo, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States from S. Caterina, Sicily, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Corvo (post 1700) +

Joe Corvo (b. 1977), American professional (NHL) hockey player
Mark Corvo (b. 1973), Australian rugby league player