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![Show Contents]() Gatto History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Gatto is derived from the Italian word "gatto," meaning "a cat." It was no doubt taken on as a surname after having been a nickname for someone who was in some way cat-like. Early Origins of the Gatto familyThe surname Gatto was first found in Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. 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 Gatto familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gatto research. Another 196 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1171, 1400, 1589, 1771, 1902, 1905 and 1909 are included under the topic Early Gatto History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gatto Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gati, Gatti, Gatto, Gatta, La Gatto, Gattelli, Gattini, Gattoli, Gattolin, Gattulli, Gattullo, Gattai, Gattei, Gatteschi, Gatiglia, Gattuso, Del Gatto, Gattico, Gattinara, Gattic, Gattola and many more. Early Notables of the Gatto familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was Giuseppe Gatti di Sesto Calende of Lombardy, who was raised to the nobility in 1771. Also of note were...
Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gatto Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gatto RankingIn the United States, the name Gatto is the 7,336th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Gatto is ranked the 9,367th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2
 Gatto migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gatto Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Domenico Gatto, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1892
- Paolo Gatto, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1892
- Agostino Gatto, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States from Otiberi, in 1898
Gatto Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alessandro Gatto, aged 5, who immigrated to the United States from Montecovoino, Italy, in 1905
- Agate Gatto, aged 37, who landed in America from Palermo, in 1906
- Agostino Gatto, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Cermini, Sicily, in 1910
- Agastino Gatto, aged 25, who settled in America from Borhonaseo, Italy, in 1910
- Albina Gatto, aged 7, who landed in America from Bovzonona, Italy, in 1914
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Gatto (post 1700) | + |
- Michael Anthony "Mike" Gatto (b. 1974), American politician, Member of the California State Assembly (2010-2016)
- Anthony Gatto (b. 1973), born Anthony Commarota, an American juggler who began performing in Las Vegas at the age of ten; he holds several juggling world records
- John Taylor Gatto (1935-2018), American school teacher of 30 years, and author of several books on education
- Victor Emmanuel "Vic" Gatto (b. 1947), former American football player and coach
- Anthony Gatto, American composer of music for theater, dance, film, opera, and concert music
- Carl Gatto, American Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives
- Joseph Gatto, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004 3
- Alfonso Gatto (1909-1976), Italian author, one of the foremost Italian poets of the 20th century
- Salvatore Gatto (b. 1984), Italian racing driver
- Roberto Gatto, Italian jazz drummer
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