Accetta History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Accetta surname of Sicily was created from the name of the occupation of the first bearer of the name. The Accetta surname refers to the occupation of a person who made or sold vinegar. The surname Accetto is derived from the Italian word "accetto," which means vinegar. Alternatively, the surname is of local origin and there is a place named Aceto located near Bari, in the region of Apulia.

Early Origins of the Accetta family

The surname Accetta was first found in Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The earliest record of this surname dates back to the first half of the 11th century, where a member of the Accetto family was a well known sculptor in Puglia, on the southern mainland of Italy.

Early History of the Accetta family

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Accetta Spelling Variations

Enormous variation in spelling and form characterizes those Italian names that originated in the medieval era. This is caused by two main factors: regional tradition, and inaccuracies in the recording process. Before the last few hundred years, scribes spelled names according to their sounds. Spelling variations were the unsurprising result. The variations of Accetta include Accetta, Accetti, Accetto, Accettulli, Accettullo, Accietti, Accietto, Accettanti, Aceto and many more.

Early Notables of the Accetta family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was

Giulio Accetta, born in Calabria in 1690, well known author, who, in 1730, changed his focus to mathematics and became a professor and astronomer at the University of Turin

Migration of the Accetta family

A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Accetta: Lucio Aceto, who settled in Ohio around 1875.

Contemporary Notables of the name Accetta (post 1700) +

Greg Accetta, American actor, known for his work on Thank God for Jaundice (2013) and Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (2009)
Aaron Accetta (b. 1971), American record producer, songwriter, and musician