Bava History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Bava family

The surname Bava was first found in the region of Calabria, and also in the town of Vibonati, located in the region of Basilicata. 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 was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Bava family

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Bava Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bava, Bavara, Bavaro and others.

Early Notables of the Bava family

the Bava di Fossano family

Bava migration to the United States +

Bava Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mat. Bava, who settled in Baltimore in 1868
Antonie Bava, who settled in Baltimore in 1868
Antonina Bava, who arrived at New York on June 5, 1889, aboard the "Palermo"

Bava Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John Bava, who settled in West Virginia in 1903
Pietro Bava, who arrived in West Virginia in 1903
Pete Bava, who arrived in New York, NY in 1910

Contemporary Notables of the name Bava (post 1700) +

Lamberto Bava (b. 1944), Italian film director
Eusebio Bava (1790-1854), Italian general
Eugenio Bava (1886-1966), Italian film cinematographer
Elena Bava, Italian architect and sculptor
Mario Bava (1914-1980), Italian director and cinematographer known for his horror films
Jorge Bava (b. 1981), Uruguayan football manager and player