The surname Bava was first found in the region of Calabria, and also in the town of Vibonati, located in the region of Basilicata. 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 was in itself a family honor.
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Early History of the Bava family
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Bava Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bava, Bavara, Bavaro and others.
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Early Notables of the Bava family
Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was
the Bava di Fossano family
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Bava migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Bava Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mat. Bava, who settled in Baltimore in 1868
Antonie Bava, who settled in Baltimore in 1868
Antonina Bava, who arrived at New York on June 5, 1889, aboard the "Palermo"
Bava Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
John Bava, who settled in West Virginia in 1903
Pietro Bava, who arrived in West Virginia in 1903
Pete Bava, who arrived in New York, NY in 1910
Contemporary Notables of the name Bava (post 1700)
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Elena Bava, Italian architect and sculptor
Mario Bava (1914-1980), Italian director and cinematographer known for his horror films
Bava migration to the United States 
Italy
