Sansonetti History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Sansonetti family

The surname Sansonetti was first found in the Papal States of Italy. Although records show bearers of the name in just about every part of southern Italy, the highest concentration is to be found in the Papal States. The name is rare in the north, but does exist. The spelling variations on the name that can be found in the north are those that end in "i." The Sanson variation is common in Venetia, but generally any spelling variations that don't end in "i" are from the south. The name comes ultimately from the Bible: "Sansone" is the Italian version of "Samson," a character who figures prominently in the Bible.

Early History of the Sansonetti family

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Sansonetti 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 Sansonetti include Sansone, Sansoni, Sanson, Sanzone, Sanzonio, Sanzogno and many more.

Early Notables of the Sansonetti family

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Sansonetti migration to the United States +

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

Sansonetti Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Gianbino Sansonetti, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Triggiano, Italy, in 1907
Domenico Sansonetti, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from S Pado Cesitale, Italy, in 1910
Giuseppe Sansonetti, aged 24, who landed in America from Ripateatina, Italy, in 1910
Costantino Sansonetti, aged 17, who landed in America from Briggiano, Italy, in 1911
Nicola Sansonetti, aged 31, who landed in America from Briggiano, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Sansonetti (post 1700) +

Thomas Lawrence Sansonetti (b. 1949), American attorney and a government official from the state of Wyoming
Philippe J. Sansonetti (b. 1949), American microbiologist, Professor at the Pasteur Institute and the Collège de France in Paris
Ugo "Matusalesto" Sansonetti (b. 1919), Italian writer, recipient of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1991)
Étienne Sansonetti (1935-2018), French professional footballer who played as a striker from 1958 to 1977
Federico Sansonetti (b. 1986), Uruguayan professional tennis player
Federico Sansonetti Anker (b. 1986), Uruguayan professional tennis player