The Onofrio surname comes from the Italian personal name Onofrio, which is derived from the Latin Onnuphrius. It became a popular Christian name, mainly in Southern Italy due to St. Onofrio, a 5th-century Egyptian martyr.
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Early Origins of the Onofrio family
The surname Onofrio was first found in Emilia. 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, was in itself a family honor.
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Early History of the Onofrio family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Onofrio research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Onofrio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Onofrio Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: D'Onofrio, D'Onofri, Nofri, Noferi, Noferini, Onofrio and many more.
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Early Notables of the Onofrio family
Prominent among members of the family was
the Donofrio family of Emilia
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Onofrio migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Onofrio Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Noto Onofrio, who arrived in Boston sometime between 1913 and 1914
Contemporary Notables of the name Onofrio (post 1700)
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Onofrio Barone (b. 1964), Italian football coach and former player
Onofrio Barone (b. 1964), Italian football coach and former player
Onofrio Fusco (1918-1994), Italian professional football player and coach
Onofrio migration to the United States 
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