Altobell Surname History

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Etymology of Altobell

From the historical and fascinating Italian region of Venice emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Altobell family. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most common type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, the nickname type of surname is also frequently found. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Altobell came from a tall and handsome person from the words alto and bello.

Early Origins of the Altobell family

Early History of the Altobell family

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Altobell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Altobello, Altobelli, Altobell, Altabello and many more.

Early Notables of the Altobell family

• Ilario Altobelli, born in 1560 in Montecchio, who received his degree in theology and became a priest in 1585...
• Francesco Antonio Altobello, born in Bitonto in the seventeenth century, was a prominent painter in the city...

Migration of the Altobell family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cesare Altabelli, aged 32, who arrived at Ellis Island from Calfiorito, in 1907; Francesco Altabelli, aged 23, who arrived at Ellis Island from Civita, in 1907.