Pozzo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The Pozzo 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 Pozzo family

The surname Pozzo 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 Pozzo family

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Pozzo 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 Pozzo family

Prominent among members of the family was

Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), an Italian scholar and patron of arts, secretary of Cardinal Francesco Barberini
Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), an Italian scholar and patron of arts
Andrea Pozzo (1642-1709) an Italian painter, architect and stage designer

Pozzo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pozzo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frank Pozzo, who arrived in California in 1874

Contemporary Notables of the name Pozzo (post 1700) +

Carlo Emmanuele dal Pozzo (1787-1864), nobleman and politician from the Kingdom of Sardinia
Mario Da Pozzo (b. 1939), Italian former football goalkeeper
Carlo Antonio Dal Pozzo (1547-1607), Italian archbishop metropolita of the Pisa Diocese
Guido Pozzo (b. 1951), Italian Catholic prelate and an official of the Roman Curia
Giampaolo Pozzo (b. 1941), Italian businessman
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo (1847-1876), Italian noblewoman
Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), Italian scholar and patron of arts
Andrea Pozzo (1642-1709), Italian Jesuit Brother, Baroque painter and architect, decorator, stage designer, and art theoretician
Vittorio Pozzo (1886-1968), Italian football coach
Victor José Pozzo (b. 1914), Argentine professional football player