Alberici History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Alberici is a patronymic that came from the personal name "Alberico." The "i" suffix means "son or descendant of Alberico." This personal name in turn is derived from the Latin word "Albericus," meaning "elf king."

Early Origins of the Alberici family

The surname Alberici was first found in Lombardy (Italian: Lombardia), in the city of Milan. It was in this city that one Alberico, who was a count, dedicated his life to the church. He lived in the 9th century.

Early History of the Alberici family

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Alberici Spelling Variations

Enormous variation in spelling and form characterizes those Italian names that originated in the medieval era. This is caused by two main factors: regional tradition, and inaccuracies in the recording process. Before the last few hundred years, scribes spelled names according to their sounds. Spelling variations were the unsurprising result. The variations of Alberici include Alberici, Alberico, Albericci, Alberighi, Albericone, Albericoni, Alberizzi, Alberigi, Albricci, Albrizi, Albrisi, Albrigio, Albrisio, Albrizzi and many more.

Early Notables of the Alberici family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was

Gadaldo Alberici, who owned large amounts of land in 1360 around Piceno
Alessandro, Giuseppe, and Antonio Alberici were all senators in Venice around this time
Giacomo Alberici was a monk in Rome around 1610

Alberici migration to the United States +

The records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Alberici:

Alberici Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Angelo Alberici, who arrived there in 1893
Rosa Alberici, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1895
Vittorio Alberici, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1896
Gregorio Alberici, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1896

Alberici Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Abramo Alberici, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1907
Ennio Alberici arrived at Ellis Island in 1920

Contemporary Notables of the name Alberici (post 1700) +

Emma Alberici (b. 1970), Australian television journalist, co-presenter on Australian Broadcasting Corporation's program Lateline