The surname Porcia 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.
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Early Origins of the Porcia family
The surname Porcia 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.
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Early History of the Porcia family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Porcia research. Another 24 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1351, 1449, 1477 and 1478 are included under the topic Early Porcia History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Porcia Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Porcello, Porcelli, Porcellino, Porcellina, Porci and others.
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Early Notables of the Porcia family
Prominent among members of the family was
Nicolo Porcia was Senator of Rome a century later...
Jacopo di Porcia, a humanist of noble family, was a 15th century author of historical works...
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Migration of the Porcia 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 ".
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