Bove History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bove familyThe surname Bove was first found in the city of Reggio-Emilia, where records show Gerardo de Corviago Bovini living here in 1079. Early History of the Bove familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bove research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1430, 1484, 1503, 1572, 1734, 1781 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Bove History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bove Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Bove include Bove, Bova, Bovi, Bue, Buo, Bui, Bua, Boe, Boi, Boy, Bo, Dal Bo, Del Bo, Lo Bue, Lo Boi, La Bua, Boelli, Boellis, Bovetto, Bovetti, Bovet, Boetto, Boetti, Boet, Boeddu, Bovino, Bovin, Boin, Buini, Bovoli, Bovani, Boano, Bovini, Bovara, Bovetini, Bovelli, Bovaro, Bovari and many more. Early Notables of the Bove familyProminent among members of the family was
Bove RankingIn the United States, the name Bove is the 5,836th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Bove is ranked the 5,504th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Bove: Bove Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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