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Early Origins of the Lupis family

The surname Lupis was first found in Reggio a city in Emilia and capital of the province of Reggio. It was founded 187 B.C as Regium. Later, under the Lombards, it was the seat of Dukes and Counts. It became a walled city in 1229 A.D. By 1400, it was held by the d'Este family. The original 12th century cathedral was reconstructed in the 16th century It is a beautiful city rich in art and culture. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Lupis family

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Lupis Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lupi, Lupo, Lupis, Luppi, Luppo, Lovo, Lupelli, Lupori, Lupicini, Lupori and many more.

Early Notables of the Lupis family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Antonio Lupis (1649-1701), a prolific Italian writer from Molfetta


United States Lupis migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lupis Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Yorios Lupis, who arrived in New York, NY in 1894


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