Cappelletti History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Cappelletti. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, but does not necessarily denote nobility. The Cappelletti family lived in the city of Ferrara, where the Cappelli family occupied many of the first seats in the Estensi Court in the 12th century.

Early Origins of the Cappelletti family

The surname Cappelletti was first found in the city of Ferrara, where the Cappelli family occupied many of the first seats in the Estensi Court in the 12th century.

Early History of the Cappelletti family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cappelletti research. The years 1336, 1340, 1377, 1411, 1449, 1530, 1548, 1587, 1656, 1670, 1734, 1738, 1740, 1790, 1818 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Cappelletti History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cappelletti Spelling Variations

In 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 Cappelletti include Cappelli, Cappello, Cappiello, Cappella, Cappilli, Capelli, Capello, Capelle, Cappelletti, Cappelletto, Capelletti, Cappellini, Cappelìn, Cappelloni, Cappellacci, Cappellaccio, Cappellazzo, Cappellari, Cappellaro, Cappellèr, Capellari, Cappelluti and many more.

Early Notables of the Cappelletti family

Prominent among members of the family was

Felice Cappelletti (1656-1738) was an Italian painter of the Late-Baroque, active in Verona

Migration of the Cappelletti family

A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Cappelletti: Serafino Capelli who arrived in America in 1868, Joseph Cappelli who arrived in America in 1876, Antonio Capelle who arrived in America in 1878, and John Cappelli who arrived in America in 1878..

Contemporary Notables of the name Cappelletti (post 1700) +

Gino Raymond Michael Cappelletti (1934-2022), American professional football player, member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, and the Patriots' All-1960s Team
Joe Cappelletti, American voice actor and director, known for his work on Fight Club (1999), X-Men (2000) and X-Men 2: X-Men United (2003)
A. Michael "Mike" Cappelletti (b. 1942), American bridge player and poker authority
John Cappelletti (b. 1952), former American college and NFL football running back, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993
Mauro Cappelletti (1927-2004), Italian jurist
Daniel Cappelletti (b. 1991), Italian footballer
Ángel Cappelletti (1927-1995), Argentine philosopher and university professor from Rosario