Pozzi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The Pozzi surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of various places so named. These places names are generally thought to derive from the Italian word "pozzo," meaning "a well"

Early Origins of the Pozzi family

The surname Pozzi was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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 Pozzi family

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Pozzi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pózzi, Pozzo, Pozza, Putzu, Putzolo, Pozzato, Pozzatti, Pozzesi, Pozzaito and many more.

Early Notables of the Pozzi family

Prominent among members of the family was

Giovanni Pozzi (1672-1752), a renowned ivory carver in Rome
Stefano Pozzi (1699-1768), Italian painter and draughtsman
Rocco Pozzi (1701-1774), painter and engraver, court engraver to the King of Naples
Andrea Pozzi (1718-1769), an ivory carver
Francesco Pozzi (1704-1789) was a Swiss stuccoist

Pozzi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pozzi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Giov Pozzi, who arrived in America in1855
Peter Pozzi, who arrived in California in 1875
Lorenzo Pozzi, who arrived in California in 1875
Romeo Pozzi, who settled in California in 1888
Nazereno Pozzi, who arrived in California in 1888
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Pozzi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alvira Pozzi, who arrived in Illinois in 1939

Contemporary Notables of the name Pozzi (post 1700) +

Gianluca Pozzi (b. 1965), Italian professional tennis player
Nicola Pozzi (b. 1986), Italian footballer
Andrea Pozzi (b. 1778), Italian painter
Samuel Jean de Pozzi (1846-1918), French surgeon and gynecologist
Charles Pozzi (1909-2001), French racing driver
Catherine Pozzi (1882-1934), French poet and diarist
Pozzi Escot (b. 1933), American composer