The surname Sposito was first found in the Papal States, mainly in the Campania region, though it's also found in north-central Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. The name Sposito is derived from the Italian word "exposito," meaning "exposed," but was in fact a term applied to describe foundling (abandoned) children. Similar names arose throughout Europe, as in Spain, for example, children who were left at the church doors were known as "expoitos."
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Early History of the Sposito family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sposito research. Another 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sposito History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Sposito Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Esposito, Sposito, Esposto, Esposti, Sposato and others.
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Early Notables of the Sposito family
Prominent among members of the family was
Esposito di Napoli
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Migration of the Sposito family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio Esposito, who arrived in New York in 1882; Maria Esposito, 36; who came to New York in 1896; and Agostino Esposito, 35; who also arrived in New York in the same year..
Italy
