Porcellini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The surname Porcellini derives from the Italian word "porco," meaning "hog; " as such, it may have evolved from a nickname for someone "pig-like" in some manner, or perhaps as an occupational name for someone who worked with pigs.

Early Origins of the Porcellini family

The surname Porcellini was first found in Umbria, where the earliest recorded family bearing this name were a patrician family living in Gubbio in 1171. In 1290, soldier Arrigo di Porci took part in the destruction of Spolet, and his son Rodulfo was said to be lord of several of the King's castles. Leonardo Porcelli di Federico was a general in Monte Oliveto in 1516.

Early History of the Porcellini family

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Porcellini Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Porcello, Porcelli, Porcellino, Porcellina, Porci and others.

Early Notables of the Porcellini family

Prominent among members of the family was Porcello di Arrigo, an army captain in Pisa in 1351. Nicolo Porcia was Senator of Rome a century later. Giacomo Porco was Bishop of Patti, and became Archbishop of Messina in 1449. A member of the Porcello family was the mayor of Cagli in 1478. Stefano Porcari was an orator and revolutionary leader of the 15th...
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Migration of the Porcellini family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louis Porcella, age 16, who arrived in America en route to Chicago on Aug. 25, 1880, aboard the "France"; Michela Porcella, age 39, who arrived in America on Dec. 21, 1883, aboard the ".

Contemporary Notables of the name Porcellini (post 1700) +

Antonio Porcellini, Italian Associated Professor of General Pathology, Dept. of Biology, Università di Napoli Federico II