Liberati History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Liberati originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt 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. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States 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 Liberati came from the Germanic personal name Albrechet, which was composed of the elements Adal, which means noble and Berht which means bright and famous.

Early Origins of the Liberati family

The surname Liberati was first found in Rome (Italian: Roma), the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, where Liberius, an early Christian prelate lived in the 4th century. He became Pope in 352 but was banished three years later for refusing to confirm the decree against Athanasius. However, he regained the Papal throne once again in 358. The term "liberto" is derived from the Greek word which means "a freed slave" and in Latin, the word "libertus" means a freedman, a former slave who has been released from slavery.

Early History of the Liberati family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Liberati research. The years 1605, 1661 and 1687 are included under the topic Early Liberati History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Liberati 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 Liberati include Liberti, Liberatori, Liberto, Di Liberti, Di Liberto, Libertini, Libertino, Libertucci, Liberati, Liberaci, Liberace and many more.

Early Notables of the Liberati family

Prominent among members of the family was

individuals of the Liberati family of Parma, who owned vast amounts of land, and a castle in Camerino. In Parma this family also owned the feudal territory of Pizzano with the title of Marquis. Pietro...
Francesco Liberati was Archbishop of Efeso. Antimo Liberati was a 17th century singer, choirmaster, and organist at Foligno. In 1661, he became a singer in the Papal choir in Rome

Liberati migration to the United States +

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Liberati or a variant listed above:

Liberati Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Liberati, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Ferentino, in 1902
Antonio Liberati, aged 16, who immigrated to America from Bisenti, in 1905
Angela Liberati, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Scurcola, Italy, in 1912
Angelo Liberati, aged 49, who settled in America from Canino, Italy, in 1913
Anna Liberati, aged 25, who landed in America from Roccamassima, Italy, in 1916
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Contemporary Notables of the name Liberati (post 1700) +

Frank Liberati, American politician, Member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2015-)
Giulio Liberati (b. 1913), Italian professional footballer
Alessandro Liberati (b. 1954), Italian healthcare researcher and clinical epidemiologist, founder of the Italian Cochrane Centre
Allessandro Liberati (1847-1927), Italian noted cornet player, virtuoso and bandleader, best known for his World Renowned Liberati Band
Edoardo Liberati (b. 1992), Italian professional racing driver
Libero Liberati (1926-1962), Italian motorcycle racer, the 1957 500cc Grand Prix World Champion
Ernest Liberati (1906-1983), French footballer who played from 1930 to 1938, member of the French National Team (1930-1934)