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![Show Contents]() Cataldo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Cataldo. 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 Cataldo family lived in Bologna, where a member of the Catalano family was a military Commander in 1200. Early Origins of the Cataldo familyThe surname Cataldo was first found in Bologna (Latin: Bononia), where a member of the Catalano family was a military commander in 1200. One of the earliest records of the family was Jordanus Catalani (fl. c. 1321-1330), French Dominican missionary and explorer in Asia known for his Mirabilia describing the marvels of the East. He was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon, the first Catholic diocese in India. Early History of the Cataldo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cataldo research. The years 1548, 1550, 1560, 1588, 1596, 1626, 1630, 1666, 1698, 1750, 1764, 1779, 1780 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Cataldo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cataldo 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 Cataldo include Catalano, Catalani, Catalàn, Catelani, Catalanotto and many more. Early Notables of the Cataldo familyProminent among members of the family was Carlo Catalan of Cagliari, who was a nobleman and was given the investiture of the reign of Sardinia by Pope Boniface VIII in the 13th century. Ottavio Catalani was a talented organist in 1550.
Antonio Catalano also called Catalani or il Siciliano, (1560-1630) was an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance and early-Baroque periods. He was born in Messina, Sicily, where he probably received some training from his father Antonio Catalano the Elder.
Antonio Catalani also called Il Romano (c. 1596-1666 ) was an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance and early-Baroque periods. He was born...
Another 134 words (10 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cataldo Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cataldo RankingIn the United States, the name Cataldo is the 10,523rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Cataldo migration to the United States | + |
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Cataldo:
Cataldo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Alfano Ma. Cataldo, aged 32, who landed in America from Vallata, in 1893
Cataldo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Annibale Cataldo, aged 20, who landed in America from Camarata, in 1906
- Angelo Cataldo, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Tuglie, Italy, in 1910
- Agostino Cataldo, aged 0, who landed in America from Monte Falcione, Italy, in 1912
- Angelo Cataldo, aged 33, who settled in America from Marineo, Sicily, in 1912
- Angela Cataldo, aged 20, who landed in America from Cerre Ortaio, Italy, in 1914
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Cataldo (post 1700) | + |
- John E. Cataldo (1922-2003), American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 24th District, 1966, 1970 2
- Dominic E. Cataldo, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000 2
- Joseph Cataldo (1837-1928), Italian-American Jesuit priest and founder of Gonzaga University
- Carlo Cataldo (1933-2021), Italian historian, poet, and teacher
- Dario Cataldo (b. 1985), Italian professional road bicycle racer
- Giovanni Cataldo (1927-1989), New Zealand fisherman, search and rescue organiser
- Spitale Cataldo (b. 1908), Argentine professional football player
- Cozza Cataldo (b. 1985), Italian-German footballer
- Philippe Cataldo (b. 1954), French singer and composer
- Cataldo Spitale (b. 1908), Argentine professional footballer who played from 1928 to 1941
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Cataldo migration to the United States 
