| ![Show Contents]() Bertoia History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy Early Origins of the Bertoia familyThe surname Bertoia was first found in the city of Ferrara, where Giacomo Bertazzi was assistant to Pope Sergio II in 845. Francesco Bertazzi, was head of the Venetian Republic in the year 1007; Enrico Bertoli in Mazzara, elected Cardinal by Pope Pasquale II in 1110; the Bertone family of Chieri owned vast lands and belonged to the most ancient and most prestigious nobility; Bellincione Berti, born in 1220 in Florence, was talked about twice by Dante in the Paradiso as being a noble citizen. Today it is difficult to imagine the movement of people throughout Europe. London was often the epicenter of culture. Francesca Bertolli "arrived in England about the end of September 1729 and was a splendid contralto, and 'also a very genteel actress, both in men and women's parts.' She was one of the new company with which Handel opened the season of 1729-1730, and appeared in 'Lotario' and the revival of 'Tolomeo,' and in 'Partenope,' Feb. 24, 1730." 1 Early History of the Bertoia familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bertoia research. The years 1450, 1544, 1574, 1600, 1602, 1640, 1643, 1690, 1696, 1721, 1725, 1727, 1750, 1756, 1766, 1772, 1776, 1777, 1798, 1810, 1814, 1820, 1821, 1830 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Bertoia History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bertoia Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Bertoia include Berti, Berto, Bert, Berta, De Berti, De Berto, Di Berto, Bertelli, Bertello, Bertella, Bertini, Bertino, Bertinetti, Bertinetto, Bertucci, Berteri, Bertieri, Bertera and many more. Early Notables of the Bertoia familyProminent among members of the family was - Jacopo Bertoia, also known as Giacomo Zanguidi or Jacopo Zanguidi or Bertoja, (1544-ca.1574), was an Italian painter
Migration of the Bertoia familyA look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Bertoia: Bert Bertola, who arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1822 at the age of 34; and Charles Berto, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1858, Silvio Berti, who was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1903, as well as Louis Bertino, who arrived in New York city in 1864..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bertoia (post 1700) | + |
- Donald "Don" Richard Bertoia (b. 1940), Canadian gold and bronze medalist middle distance runner at the 1963 Pan American Games from Rossland, British Columbia
- Reno Peter Bertoia (1935-2011), Italian-born American Major League Baseball infielder who played from 1953 through 1962
- Grove, Sir George, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (AD. 1450-1889) London: Macmillan1902, Print, 2 Vols
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