Abbondanza History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Abbondanza family

The surname Abbondanza 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 Abbondanza family

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Abbondanza Spelling Variations

Italian surnames come in far more variations than the names of most other nationalities. Regional traditions and dialects are a decisive factor in this characteristic. For example, northern names tend to end in "o", while southern in "i". Also important, but not unique to Italy, was the fact that before dictionaries and the printing press most scribes simply spelled words according to their sounds. The predictable result was an enormous number of spelling variations. The recorded spellings of Abbondanza include Abenante, Abbanento, Abbenanti, Abbenante, Abbondanti, Abbondanza and many more.

Early Notables of the Abbondanza family

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Abbondanza migration to the United States +

Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Abbondanza or a variant listed above:

Abbondanza Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antonio Abbondanza, aged 28, who settled in America from Gorgoglione, Italy, in 1912
Ciro Abbondanza, aged 31, who landed in America from Gattea, Italy, in 1913
Cosimo Abbondanza, aged 33, who immigrated to the United States from Giovinazzo Bari, Italy, in 1920
Flaviano Abbondanza, aged 28, who settled in America from Giulianova, Italy, in 1920
Giuseppe Abbondanza, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Toritto, Italty, in 1920
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Contemporary Notables of the name Abbondanza (post 1700) +

Marco Abbondanza (b. 1953), Italian medical doctor and eye surgeon, best known for his treatment of keratoconus