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![Show Contents]() Marcheselli History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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From the historical and fascinating Italian region of Venice emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Marcheselli family. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt 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 common type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, the nickname type of surname is also frequently found. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Marcheselli came from a feudal lord. The surname Marchesi is derived from the medieval Latin word marca, which means the territory over which feudal lords reigned. At the end of the Middle Ages, the word marchese became a nobiliary title as Count or duke. The nickname marchese was later given also to people who worked for a marquis or were part of his routine. Also, people who played the role of a marquis in pageants and festivals could afterward acquire the nickname of marchese. Early Origins of the Marcheselli familyThe surname Marcheselli was first found in Lombardy (Italian: Lombardia), with records from the 10th century showing that the Marchese family was of upper nobility in the region. Early History of the Marcheselli familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Marcheselli research. Another 24 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1475, 1494 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Marcheselli History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Marcheselli Spelling VariationsItalian surnames come in far more variations than the names of most other nationalities. Regional traditions and dialects are a decisive factor in this characteristic. For example, northern names tend to end in "o", while southern in "i". Also important, but not unique to Italy, was the fact that before dictionaries and the printing press most scribes simply spelled words according to their sounds. The predictable result was an enormous number of spelling variations. The recorded spellings of Marcheselli include Marchesi, Marchese, Marchesich, Marchesini, Marcheselli, Marchesin, Marchesana, Marchisio, Marchesotti and many more. Early Notables of the Marcheselli familyProminent among bearers of this family in early times was Girolamo Marchesi, a painter during the 15th century. One of his most famous works lies in the Brera Gallery in Milan and is entitled "Madonna in Glory and Saints." Giacomo Marchesana was a Knight and was Senator of Catania in 1475; Salinbene Marchese received three large feudal territories from King Federico II because of his dedication as the King's secretary and consultant. Giovanni Marchese was Bishop of Patti in 1494; the Marchese family in...
Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Marcheselli Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Marcheselli familyEarly North American records indicate many people bearing the name Marcheselli were among those contributors: Agostino Marchese, aged 11, who arrived at Ellis Island from Palermo, Sicily, in 1922; Alessandro Marchese, aged 7, who arrived at Ellis Island from Castall Alfero, Italy, in 1910.
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