Crespi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The distinguished Spanish surname Crespi is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In this case, the name Crespo is derived from the Old Spanish word "crespo" (cited in 1115) which is derived in turn from the Latin word "crispus," signifying "ondulating" or "curly." Therefore, the progenitor of the surname was someone with curly hair.

Early Origins of the Crespi family

The surname Crespi was first found in the region of Castile, an important Christian Kingdom of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Crespi family

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Crespi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Crespa, Crespos, Crespí, Cresta and others.

Early Notables of the Crespi family

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Crespi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Crespi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Rosa Crespi, age 19, who arrived at New York on Nov. 17, 1882, aboard the "Labrador"
Gerolanno Crespi, age 16, who arrived at New York on April 11, 1887, aboard the "La Normandie"
Paolo Crespi, age 24, who arrived in America on Nov. 14, 1887, aboard the "La Bourgogne"

Crespi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Crespi, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Capriete, in 1901
Aldo Crespi, aged 23, who landed in America from Milan, Italy, in 1908
Biagio Crespi, aged 33, who settled in America from Castano Magnago, Italy, in 1911
Carolina Crespi, aged 19, who settled in America from Oleggio, Italy, in 1911
Chiara Crespi, aged 31, who landed in America from Turbigo, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Crespi (post 1700) +

Consuelo Pauline O'Brien O'Connor Crespi (1928-2010), American-born Italian countess
Father Juan Crespí (1721-1782), Spanish missionary and explorer
Rodolfo Crespi (1921-1980), Argentine film actor
Daniele Crespi (1598-1630), Italian painter of the Baroque era
Cristoforo Benigno Crespi (1833-1920), Italian entrepreneur
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (1665-1747), Italian painter
Giovanni Battista Crespi (1557-1633), Italian painter/architect/sculptor