Show ContentsDauria History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Dauria surname is a patronymic created from de Auria (or in Latin de filius Auriae), meaning "the sons of Auria."

Early Origins of the Dauria family

The surname Dauria was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. Dauria are an ancient family prominent in the history of Genoa. First on record were Martino and Genuardo "de filius Auriae," in 1110. The Family had fiefs in Sardinia from the 12th century to the 15th century, as well as in Dolceacqua, Oneglia and Portofino, in the Riviera to the west of Genoa.

Early History of the Dauria family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dauria research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1249, 1270, 1275, 1284, 1298, 1466, 1528, 1560 and 1604 are included under the topic Early Dauria History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dauria Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Doria, D'oria, D'auria, Dorria and others.

Early Notables of the Dauria family

Prominent among members of the family was Andrea Doria (1466-1560) Prince of Melfi, Genoese Admiral; already a veteran of Italian and Holy Roman Empire wars, he returned...
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United States Dauria migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dauria Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joe Dauria, who settled in Tennessee in 1890
  • Antonio D'Auria, aged 25, who landed in America, in 1895
Dauria Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Anna D'Auria, aged 34, who settled in America from Castel S.Giordio, Italy, in 1911
  • Angiolina D'Auria, aged 25, who landed in America from Caposele, Italy, in 1912
  • Aniello D'Auria, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Gragnano, Napoli, Italy, in 1920
  • Alfonso D'Auria, aged 4, who immigrated to the United States from Napoli, Italy, in 1920
  • Angela D'Auria, aged 23, who landed in America from Amalfi, Salerno, Italy, in 1920
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Contemporary Notables of the name Dauria (post 1700) +

  • Tippy D'Auria (b. 1935), American astrophotographer
  • Joey D'Auria (b. 1952), American actor and voice actor
  • Francesco Mariano D'Auria (1841-1913), Italian conductor, composer, and music educator
  • David D'Auria (b. 1970), Welsh football midfielder


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