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Early Origins of the Grilli family

The surname Grilli was first found in both northwestern and southern Italy, in the regions of Liguria in the northwest, and Campania in the South. The surname Grilli is of a local origin, meaning "of Grille," the name of several places in Italy.

Early History of the Grilli family

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Grilli Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grillo, Grilli, Grille and others.

Early Notables of the Grilli family

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United States Grilli migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grilli Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Guiseppi Grilli, whose oath of allegiance was recorded in Philadelphia in 1878

Contemporary Notables of the name Grilli (post 1700) +

  • Guido John Grilli (b. 1939), American Major League Baseball former relief pitcher who played in 1966
  • Stephen Joseph Grilli (b. 1949), American Major League Baseball former right-handed pitcher, active 1975 to 1979
  • Vittorio Grilli (b. 1957), Italian politician, Minister of Economy and Finances (2012-2013)
  • Jason Michael Grilli (b. 1976), American Major League Baseball player, nicknamed "The Grill" and "Grilled Cheese"


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