| ![Show Contents]() Manzotti History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The roots of the Manzotti surname are the late word "manzo," meaning an "ox." It has been suggested that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled and ox, or had the tame character of an ox. Or, it may have been an occupational name for someone who worked with oxen. Early Origins of the Manzotti familyThe surname Manzotti was first found in Sardinia (Italian: Sardegna, Sardinian: Sardigna), the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The original inhabitants were Sicels. The Greeks colonized in 735 B.C. Phoenician settlements began in 6th century. Carthaginians arrived 410. Romans arrived, then the Saracens. Then the Norman Conquest said to be Sicily's brightest hour, 1057 A.D and taking 35 years. They made Sicilians the leading Maritimes power in the Mediterranean, and King Roger of Sicily one of the greatest Kings in Europe. From Sicily they invaded Greece. 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 Manzotti familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Manzotti research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1427, 1530 and 1681 are included under the topic Early Manzotti History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Manzotti Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Manzoni, Manzano, Manzelli, Manzi, Manzina, Manzini, Manzoli, Manzolinil, Manzolino and many more. Early Notables of the Manzotti familyMore information is included under the topic Early Manzotti Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Manzotti familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Manzonne, who was naturalized in Mississippi in 1860; Luigi Manzone, who arrived at New York on April 23, 1883, aboard the Brittania; Emma Manzoni, who arrived in New York on Feb. 25, 1884, aboard the ".
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