The Belmontes was originally a habitational name, taken on from any of numerous places called Belmonte, which meant "beautiful mountain." The surname is certainly known to have come from the city of Belmonte, in Portugal. There was a Sephardic Jewish family that originated in this city and spread to Spain, Germany, and Italy.
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Early Origins of the Belmontes family
The surname Belmontes was first found in the city of Forli, North-central Italy, a free commune in the 11th century which later became part of the Papal States, where Rinaldo Belmonti was Mayor (Podesta,) in 1231.
Early History of the Belmontes family
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Belmontes Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Belmonte, Belmonti and others.
Early Notables of the Belmontes family
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Migration of the Belmontes family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Albino Belmonte, age 40, who arrived in America on Nov. 16, 1886, aboard the Cheribon; Antonio Belmonte, age 22, who arrived in America on March 9, 1887, aboard the ".
