Canova History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Canova surname is derived from the Italian word "cànova," meaning "cupboard," "cellar," or "food store;" and thus the name most likely originally an occupational name for someone who worked as a seller of supplies. Early Origins of the Canova familyThe surname Canova was first found in Vetulonia an ancient town in Etruria in Italy. The ancient Romans kept their Magisterial Insignia there including their fasces, purple togas, carule chair, and brazen trumpets. Still, there are the remains of massive limestone walls. Many tombs, artifacts, relics have been found dating back to 850 B.C. 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. Early History of the Canova familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Canova research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Canova History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Canova Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Canova, Cannavo, Cannavo, Cannizzaro, Cannova, Caneva, Canneva, Cannavo, Cannava, Cannaviello, Canovaro, Canevari, Canever, Canavaro, Cannavale, Canevale, Caneva, Canneva, Canevaro and many more. Early Notables of the Canova familyProminent among members of the family was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Canova Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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