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Forte Family Crest
Forte Family Crest
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Where did the English Forte family come from? What is the English Forte family crest and coat of arms? When did the Forte family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Forte family history?

The family name Forte is thought to be of Norman origins. Originally, Forte was a name given to a strong, brave, or hardy person as the name was originally derived from the Old French fort, which meant strong. Another derivation suggests that the name is a local surname and it indicates that its bearer lived near a fortress or stronghold. The former is more common, but time has confused the two derivations and etymologists now disagree on which is appropriate in a given instance.

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Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Forte have been found, including Fort, Forte, Forts, Fortes, Foort, Foorte and many more.

First found in Lancashire where they were granted lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. They were Lords of the manor of this estate. They are believed to be descended from the Norman noble, William de Fortibus, Earl of Albemarle, who married Isobel, Countess of Devon. This line eventually became Earls of Lancaster, and conjecturally the junior lines assumed the name Forte.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Forte research. Another 172 words(12 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Forte History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Forte Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Forte were among those contributors:

  • Anton Forte, who came to Veragua in 1535

Forte Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Marmaduke Forte, who came to Maryland in 1653
  • Mary Forte, who arrived in Virginia in 1664

Forte Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Anonzo Forte, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1815
  • Anton Forte, who landed in Veragua in 1835
  • Agostino Forte, aged 29, who arrived at Ellis Island from Italy, in 1893

Forte Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Adelaide Forte, aged 14, who arrived at Ellis Island from Napoli, in 1904
  • Alberiza Forte, aged 19, who arrived at Ellis Island from Campobasso, Castelpetroso, in 1908
  • Addolorota Forte, aged 27, who arrived at Ellis Island from Campobasso, Italy, in 1908
  • Adele Forte, aged 15, who arrived at Ellis Island from Napoli, Italy, in 1909
  • Adruno Forte, aged 59, who arrived at Ellis Island from Menturni, Italy, in 1910


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  • Allen Forte (b. 1926), American music theorist and musicologist
  • Joe Forte, American writer and painter
  • Charles Forte (1908-2007), Baron Forte, a famous hotelier
  • Jonathan Forte (b. 1985), English footballer
  • Joe Forte (1893-1967), British actor. He usually portrayed professional men, faculty members, doctors, lawyers, coroners, and the like
  • Bruno Forte (b. 1949), Italian theologian and ecclesiastic
  • Nick Forte, noise pop musician in the best sense of the word.


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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortis et audax
Motto Translation: Strong and brave

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  2. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X).
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  6. Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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  9. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
  10. Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
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The Forte Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Forte Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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