Draghi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Draghi originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Draghi came from the word drago which means dragon. The surname is derived from the Latin medieval name Draconis which is derived from a word which means dragon.

Early Origins of the Draghi family

The surname Draghi was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century B.C it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 B.C and restored by Rome who made it their headquarters. They survived the Lombard and Carolingan intrusions. Were well known for their naval prowess. Shipbuilding flourished in this natural sea port. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. 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 Draghi family

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Draghi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drago, Draga, de Drago, Dragho, Dragomanni, Dragonetti, Dragoni, Dragotti, Dragotto and many more.

Early Notables of the Draghi family

Prominent among members of the family was

Antonio Draghi (ca.1634-1700), an Italian Baroque composer who is thought to be brother of Giovanni Batista Draghi (1657-1712), an Italian painter of the Baroque period

Draghi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Draghi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Draghi, aged 23, who landed in America from Ferriore, Italy, in 1907
Antonio Draghi, aged 22, who settled in America from Ferriere, Italy, in 1910
Allessandro Draghi, aged 16, who landed in America from Bedonia, Italy, in 1910
Andrea Draghi, aged 23, who landed in America from Varzi, Italy, in 1911
Carlo Draghi, aged 31, who landed in America from Varzi, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Draghi (post 1700) +

Mario Draghi OMRI (b. 1947), Italian economist, manager and banker, President of the European Central Bank (2011-), according to Forbes, the 8th most powerful person in the world