Filpo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The Italian surname Filpo is a patronymic name created from the first name of a male ancestor. As a first name, it is derived from the Latin "Philippus," which is in turn derived from the Greek "Philipp•s." This name is composed of the element "philos" which means "friend," and "hippos," meaning "horse." Thus the surname literally means "son of one who is a lover of horses." This name became common throughout Europe due to several saints and monarchs who bore the name.

Early Origins of the Filpo family

The surname Filpo was first found in the ancient city of Arcevia, where a record from 1238 showed a Corrado di Filippino, who owned Castle Montesecco.

Early History of the Filpo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Filpo research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1457, 1536, 1574, 1602, 1625, 1830 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Filpo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Filpo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Filippi, Filippo, Filippa, Filpo, Filpi, Firpo, Filippino, Filipi, Filipucci, Filipipi, Firpi, De Filippo, De Filippi, De Filippis, Di Filippo, Filipovich, Filipcic, Filippelli, Filippello, Filippetti, Filippini, Filippucci, Filippozzi, Filipponi, Filippone, Filippazzo, Filippaz, Filipaz, Filipas, Filippanio, Filippato and many more.

Early Notables of the Filpo family

Prominent among members of the family was Fra Filippo Lippi, a famous Florentine painter of the 15th century. He was influenced by Massaccio, and painted much for the Medici family, the rulers at the time. Another famous painter was Filippino Lippi, born in Prato in 1457, who worked in Florence under Botticelli and has works today in London, Florence, and around the United States. Camillo Filippi (died 1574) was an Italian painter who flourished about the middle of the 16th century. His son, Sebastiano Filippi (c. 1536-1602) was an Italian late Renaissance - Mannerist painter of the School of Ferrara.Gaspare...
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Filpo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Filpo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Antonio Filpo, aged 37, who settled in America from Valbrevenna, in 1899

Filpo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Georges Filpo, who immigrated to the United States, in 1902
Guiseppi Filpo, aged 29, who settled in America from Sambiase, in 1902
Francesco Filpo, aged 18, who landed in America from Lauria, in 1907
Nicola Filpo, aged 39, who immigrated to the United States from Cannalouga, Italy, in 1911
Angela Filpo, aged 52, who landed in America from Palermo, Sicily, changed to U. S., in 1914

Contemporary Notables of the name Filpo (post 1700) +

Glory Filpo, Actress known for her work "Cyclone"
Antonio Jiménez Filpo, Executive Producer best known for his work "Everything in Place"