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The surname Exposito was first found in Naples, (Italian: Napoli, Latin: Neapolis.) Once the capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy, it is now the most important city of the province of Naples. It shares with Istanbul the claim to be the most beautiful city in Europe. Naples has 237 Churches and 57 Chapels. The National Museum and other galleries contain riches in art and artifacts. 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. The name Exposito is derived from the Italian word "exposito," meaning "exposed," but was in fact a term applied to describe foundling (abandoned) children. Similar names arose throughout Europe, as in Spain, for example, children who were left at the church doors were known as "expoitos."
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Exposito research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Exposito History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Esposito, Esposti, Sposito, Esoposto, Espote and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Exposito Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In France, the name Exposito is the 5,672nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1