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![Show Contents]() Fortezza History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Fortezza. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are 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. The Fortezza family lived in Ferrara, one of the more prosperous cities at this early time. Records are found in 1322, when the Fortiboni family moved from Ferrara to Cesena. Early Origins of the Fortezza familyThe surname Fortezza was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. Records are found in 1322, when the Fortiboni family moved from Ferrara to Cesena. Early History of the Fortezza familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fortezza research. The years 1419, 1465, 1508, 1590 and 1759 are included under the topic Early Fortezza History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fortezza 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 Fortezza include Forti, Forte, Fort, Fortis, Lo Forte, Fortezza, Fortiboni, Fortini, Fortino, Fortin, Forteguerri and many more. Early Notables of the Fortezza familyProminent among members of the family was - Pier-Lorenzo Forteguerri was mayor of Bologna. Francesco Forti was Captain under Enrico II, King of France. Nicolo Forteguerri was Governor of the province of Viterbo and became Bishop of Teano, and C...
Migration of the Fortezza familyA look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Fortezza: Adele Forte, aged 15, who arrived at Ellis Island from Napoli, Italy, in 1909; Adruno Forte, aged 59, who arrived at Ellis Island from Menturni, Italy, in 1910.
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