Oddo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Oddo surname was created from the Germanic personal name Odo, or Otto. Oddi, is patronymic or plural form of the surname.
Early Origins of the Oddo family
The surname Oddo was first found in Perugia (Latin: Perusia), the capital city of the region of Umbria in central Italy, crossed by the Tiber River, capital of the province of Perugia. Perusia took part in a rebellion in 295 B.C. and was reduced with the exceptions of the temples Vulcan and Juno. In the 9th century A.D the city was a papal territory but remained true to the Guelphs. Records are found in 1280, when Oddo Oddi was mayor of Parma. From this family came two more mayors in Parma: Ungaro in 1291 and Marolo in 1293. 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 Oddo family
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Oddo Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Oddi, Oddo, Odda, Odi, Oddone, Oddoni, Odone, Otto, Oddini, Ottoni, Odino, Ottella, Ottobelli, Ottolino and many more.
Early Notables of the Oddo family
Prominent among members of the family was
- Roberto Oderisi, a Neapolitan painter who lived during the 14th century. He worked for King Roberto of Naples and King Charles III, and among surviving works are numerous frescoes in the Church of San...
- Marco degli Oddi, born in Padua in 1526, was a professor of logic, philosophy, and medicine. Many members of the Oddone family gained prestige as a result of their exceptional achievement in battle, s...
- Rodolfo Oddone, a leader against the Aragon forces
- Giacomo Oddone, Captain of the infantry in Florence against the Viscontis
- Bartolomeo Oddone, Colonel and head of the troupes of Pope Clemente XI in Venice. Jacopo Odetti was a professor at the University of Pavia and was one of the first judges during the 17th century. Anto...
Oddo Ranking
In the United States, the name Oddo is the 13,692nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Oddo migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Oddo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Giacomo Oddo, age 41, who arrived in New York on May 13, 1890
- Angelo Oddo, age 35, who arrived in New York on July 18, 1892, aboard the "Stura"
- Bragugo Oddo, who settled in Louisiana sometime between 1898 and 1910
Oddo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Doenegora Oddo, who settled in Louisiana sometime between 1891 and 1910
Contemporary Notables of the name Oddo (post 1700) +
- James S. Oddo (b. 1966), American politician, 15th Borough President of Staten Island (2014-), Minority Leader of the New York City Council (2002-2013)
- Giuseppe Oddo (1865-1954), Italian chemist who co-developed the Oddo-Harkins rule
- Francesco Oddo (b. 1946), Italian football manager and former player
- Massimo Oddo (b. 1976), Italian World Cup-winning footballer
- Guillermo "Willy" Oddó (1943-1991), Chilean musician and engineer
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