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Early Origins of the Falla family

The surname Falla was first found in Venice where they held a family seat. 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 Falla family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Falla research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1084 and 1430 are included under the topic Early Falla History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Falla Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Falla, Falletti, Faille, Falier, Faillon, Faillot and many more.

Early Notables of the Falla family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • the Falla family of Venice


United States Falla migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Falla Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Judith Falla, who settled in Wisconsin sometime between 1809 and 1874
  • Franz Falla, who settled in Baltimore in 1876

Canada Falla migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Falla Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Nicholas Falla who settled in Prince Edward Island in 1805
  • George Falla, who arrived in Ontario in 1871

Contemporary Notables of the name Falla (post 1700) +

  • Wayne Falla (b. 1970), former English cricketer
  • Maiken Caspersen Falla (b. 1990), Norwegian Olympic gold and two-time World Championship bronze medalist cross-country skier
  • Manuel de Falla y Matheu (1876-1946), Spanish composer, one of Spain's most important musicians of the first half of the 20th century; his image was on Spain's 1970 100-pesetas banknote
  • Sir Robert Alexander Falla (1901-1979), New Zealand museum administrator and ornithologist
  • Alejandro Falla Ramirez (b. 1983), Colombian professional male tennis player


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