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![Show Contents]() Crespolani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The distinguished surname Crespolani can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Piedmont. 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 were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Piedmont is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Crespolani came from the given name Crispo. The Italian name Crespi is derived from the Latin name Crispus, and from the adjective crispus, which means curly or wavy hair. The surname Crespi may also be of nickname origin, given to someone who had curly hair. The surname Crespi appears most frequently in the area near Naples and in eastern Sicily. Early Origins of the Crespolani familyThe surname Crespolani was first found in Northern Italy evolved from the place named Crespi d'Adda in Bergamo. One of the first references of the name was in the year 1130, when Ansaldo Crispini was a government councillor in Genoa. Early History of the Crespolani familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crespolani research. The years 1390, 1665, 1733, 1747 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Crespolani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Crespolani 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 Crespolani include Crespi, Crispi, Crispini, Crespini, Crespiani, Crespo, Crispo, Crespellani and many more. Early Notables of the Crespolani familyMore information is included under the topic Early Crespolani Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Crespolani familyEarly North American records indicate many people bearing the name Crespolani were among those contributors: 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 ".
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