Chiarelli History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Italian Chiarelli surname comes from the personal name Chiaro, which is from the Latin Clarus meaning "light," or "famous." Early Origins of the Chiarelli familyThe surname Chiarelli was first found in Messina (Sicilian: Missina; Latin: Messana), capital of the Italian province of Messina. Its history begins in 397 B.C. After a checkered history the Saracens took it in 831, and the Normans in 1061. It was host to the crusaders in 1190. Garibaldi landed in 1860 and it was the last city to be made a part of united Italy. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Early History of the Chiarelli familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chiarelli research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1261 and 1684 are included under the topic Early Chiarelli History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chiarelli Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Chiarello, Chiarallo, Chiarillo, Chiarelo, Chiari, Chari, Chiaro, Chiarella, Chiarelli, Chiarito, Chiarot, Chiarel, Claretti and many more. Early Notables of the Chiarelli familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chiarelli Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Chiarelli Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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