The Todeschi surname comes from the Italian word "tedesco," meaning "German," from the Old High German word "diutisc." As such, the name meant "one of Germany descent." It was also a Jewish name in Italy, given to or taken by Ashkenazic Jews in Italy. The name Tedeschi is the plural form of Tedesco.
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Early Origins of the Todeschi family
The surname Todeschi was first found in Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea where someone of the name of Cau is said to have come to Italy with the House of Hohenstaufen Dynasty from Swabia (in Germany,) and served under Emperor Henry VI (Arrigo VI of Svevia,) King of Sicily from 1194 to 1197.
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Early History of the Todeschi family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Todeschi research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1434, 1440, 1573, 1616, 1666 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Todeschi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Todeschi Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Tedisco, Todeschi, Todesco, Tedeschi and others.
Early Notables of the Todeschi family
Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was Riccardo Tedesco, who was granted a lordship of castles in Palermo and Santo Basilio; as well as a Nicolo Tedesco, who was Archbishop of Palermo (1434-1440)... Another 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Todeschi Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Todeschi family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francesco Tedeschi, age 23, who arrived in New York on April 23, 1883, aboard the "Brittania"; Aniello Tedesco, age 28, who arrived in New York on Feb. 24, 1883 aboard the ".
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