Bravo History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bravo familyThe surname Bravo was first found in Padua (Italian: Padova, Latin: Patavium, Venetian: Padoa), on the Bacchiglione River, capital of the province of Padua. In 1175, the citizens elected the D'Este family as podesta but in 1275 Frederick II took over. The powerful families of D'Este, Camposampiero and Da Romano were the large influences. The city is rich in art, museums and galleries. Many churches exhibit works of the masters. 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. The name Bravo was recorded from about the 13th century but records are sketchy. Early History of the Bravo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bravo research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bravo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bravo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bravo, Bravi, di Bravi, di Bravo and others. Early Notables of the Bravo familyProminent among members of the family was
Bravo RankingIn the United States, the name Bravo is the 1,767th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Bravo is ranked the 5,432nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bravo Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
Bravo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 4 Bravo Settlers in West Indies in the 18th CenturyBravo Settlers in West Indies in the 19th Century
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