Show ContentsMagalotti Surname History

Early Origins of the Magalotti family

The surname Magalotti was first found in Umbria, both an ancient and modern district of Italy. The Umbrians date back to 1200 B.C. They were an Ayrian race. Their enemies were the Etruscans who eventually drove the Umbrians north. During the Roman period up to about 100 A.D., they were generally cordial to the Romans. It is rich in treasures of art, artifacts and relics It also now a highly industrialized section of Italy. It has its own dialect which is unique to the district. 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 Magalotti family

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Magalotti Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Magalocci, Magalotti, Magalucci, Magalutti and others.

Early Notables of the Magalotti family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Lorenzo Magalotti (1637-1712), an Italian philosopher, author, diplomat and poet


United States Magalotti migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Magalotti Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Anastasio Magalotti and Antonio Magalotti, who both arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1903
  • Romes Magalotti of Rignano, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1906


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